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Drivers welcome aid, chafe at rules
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/04/2026
» Crowds of transport operators packed the registration centre in Bangkok as fuel aid opened, expressing relief but also concern over strict conditions amid surging diesel costs.
Cooling centres get the thumbs up
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/04/2026
» As temperatures surge across Bangkok, stepping indoors is no longer a matter of comfort but, for many, a necessity.
Fuel support starts April 1
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/03/2026
» The government will roll out targeted fuel subsidies for the transport sector from April 1, Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has confirmed, as operators grapple with mounting costs and looming freight rate increases.
DLT launches safety tool for passengers
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/03/2026
» The Department of Land Transport has launched its “Taxi Dee Prom” system, introducing digital tools designed to enhance safety, transparency and convenience for taxi passengers in Bangkok, the DLT says.
New project to help riders switch to EVs
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/02/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has partnered with the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) on a project to support motorcycle taxi riders in switching to electric vehicles.
Land Transport Department to allow online licence renewals
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/02/2026
» The Department of Land Transport (DLT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), is upgrading its service standards to allow motorists aged under 55 to renew their driving licences online from June.
State Railway of Thailand extends Central mall lease deal
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/01/2026
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) on Monday renewed a leasing contract with Central Group's Central International Development for the 47‑rai Phahon Yothin Triangle, where Central Ladprao shopping mall is located.
2025 a 'turning point' for Bangkok
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/01/2026
» From a collapsing road to contentious transit debts, tighter pet rules and higher rubbish fees, 2025 marked a turning point in how Bangkok governs itself.
City Hall urges WFH to curb haze
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/12/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is scaling up its fight against hazardous PM2.5 dust, setting a bold target of 300,000 participants for its work-from-home (WFH) scheme next year.
City gains stronger powers against smog
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/09/2025
» Bangkok will be designated a "special pollution control zone" from November to March in an unprecedented attempt to tackle the city's chronic smog, governor Chadchart Sittipunt announced on Tuesday.