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Thailand's Land Bridge falls flat
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/07/2025
» As Thailand's political future hangs in the balance, so too does one of the country's most ambitious mega-infrastructure proposals: the Land Bridge Project, envisioned as a transformative logistics corridor linking the Gulf of Thailand with the Andaman Sea.
Opponents of SEC bill threaten protest
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/04/2025
» Opponents of the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC) and the Land Bridge megaproject linking the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea have vowed to launch a protest on July 1 if the government proceeds with the plan.
Southern Economic Corridor still pursued as logistics boon
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/04/2025
» SURAT THANI: The government is pushing ahead with the plan to develop the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC), an economic and transport infrastructure development project that will provide a better connection between the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea while facilitating more vigorous economic development.
City mulls 'integrated' bus terminal
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/02/2025
» The Ministry of Transport is considering moving the capital's inter-provincial bus terminals to Krungthep Aphiwat Central Terminal in an effort to ensure a seamless connection for travellers with the city's mass transport network.
Commute to be simplified to single pass
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/02/2025
» Bangkok commuters will be able to use a single ticket for all-electric railways, public buses, and Chao Phraya express boat services starting by the middle of this year, the Transport Ministry announced.
'London Model' to be used for road fees
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/11/2024
» The Transport Ministry aims to use the so-called "London Model" to collect traffic congestion fees in the inner areas of Bangkok.
Govt drawing up bill to get southern Thailand's Land Bridge going
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/09/2024
» The southern Land Bridge megaproject will move forward as the government is currently drafting the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC) bill, which is required for the project to continue, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said on Monday.
Planned fund to regulate fares
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/08/2024
» The Transport Ministry is studying the possibility of creating an infrastructure fund to buy back mass rapid transit projects from private companies. It says public ownership of these services could allow for a flat fare of 20 baht per ride.
Ministry urges Japan to invest in Red Line
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/08/2024
» The Ministry of Transport has invited Japanese companies to invest in the extension networks of the Red Line electric train system.
SRT to merge Light Red Line extensions
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/07/2024
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) plans to merge two extended sections of the Light Red Line mass transit project to address the problem of overlapping areas and reduce project costs.