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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.
BMA to expand city's Water Taxi network
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/11/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has unveiled plans to renovate inner-city canals for tourism and improve water-based transport with an expanded Water Taxi service, supported by an on-demand mobile application set to launch by mid-December.
Flat train fare set to start from Sept 30
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/04/2025
» The 20-baht flat fare for all electric train lines will become effective from Sept 30, with Thai passengers required to register for the programme via the Tang Rat application, according to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
Bangkok monorail spur test run in June with free rides
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/02/2025
» The operator of the Pink Line monorail branch line to Muang Thong Thani will offer free rides during a test run in June before full service starts a month later.
Overpass removal talks to clear way for new rail line
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/10/2024
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) will speed up its discussions with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) regarding dismantling some of the city’s overpasses, this paving the way for the Orange Line’s construction. The western section of the Bang Khun Non-Min Buri rail system is expected to open by 2030.
1m flights target set for next year
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/10/2024
» The government has set an ambitious target of handling a million flights nationwide next year following the opening of Suvarnabhumi airport's third runway earlier this month, Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri said.
Consumer council backs 20 baht cap on fares
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/09/2024
» The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) supports the Transport Ministry's plan to cap the fare on mass transit electric train services at 20 baht per trip, according to Saree Ongsomwang, TCC secretary-general.
MRTA plans rail systems in 4 provinces
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/08/2024
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) plans to develop a light rail system in Phuket, Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima and Phitsanulok, with a combined budget of 77 billion baht.
Monorails to get new guidewheels
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/08/2024
» The operators of the Yellow and Pink monorail systems will reinforce the guidewheels on every train to improve the systems' safety, according to their director.
BMA urged to build its own motorcycle ride-hailing app
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/07/2024
» A city council member has asked the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to develop a new application for calling motorcycle taxis to ensure safety and reasonable fares for passengers.