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City-NE high-speed rail delayed a year
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/01/2026
» Thailand's first high-speed rail project, the Bangkok–Nakhon Ratchasima line, is facing a confirmed delay of at least one year due to land expropriation issues and complications arising from overlapping infrastructure projects.
Malaysia to help boost road, rail networks in push for closer ties
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/05/2025
» The government is forging closer cooperation with Malaysia on infrastructure improvement and cross-border connectivity, focusing on linking roads and rails, says Transport Minister Suriya Juengrunreangkit.
Thon Buri appraised for city plan
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/10/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has conducted an assessment of historical sites in Thon Buri to promote tourism and enhance the city development plan.
Thai-Chinese train contract awaits PM nod
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/09/2024
» Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote is seeking approval from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of the State Railway of Thailand’s (SRT) intent to sign one of the last two construction contracts in the first phase of the long-delayed Thai-Chinese high-speed train project.
Sino-Thai rail link set for 2-year, B4bn delay
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/02/2024
» The construction of the Thai-Chinese high-speed train project is likely to face a delay of two years and about 4 billion baht more in funding to change a section of track in Nakhon Ratchasima, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has revealed.
New station plan irks local residents
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/06/2023
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) is waiting for the Fine Arts Department to approve its plan for the new Democracy Monument Station, which has come under fire from conservationists and residents alike over its likely impact on historic buildings, in what is one of Bangkok's oldest neighbourhoods.
Purple Line plans worry art chiefs
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/04/2023
» The Fine Arts Department has raised concerns over the need to avoid as many historic sites as possible along a new extension of the Purple Line which will run through Bangkok's Rattanakosin Island old town area.
'Hidden' temple tour to run until Sunday
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/12/2022
» The government has launched another tour of the city's hidden temples as part of the Unfolding Bangkok event, which will run until next Sunday.
New MRT tours launched to promote local tourism
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/03/2022
» A new quintet of historical tours has been launched beginning from each of the five subway stations in the old town area, where a number of sites rich in culture and history are located, according to the Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM).
Scenic waterway to get makeover
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/06/2021
» Since the end of 2020, Klong Phadung Krung Kasem has seen a number of improvements, in particular the introduction of electric passenger boats along the Thewet Market Pier to Hua Lamphong Pier stretch.