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Sixth Thai-Lao bridge on track following talks, design tweaks
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/02/2026
» The Department of Highways has confirmed that construction of the sixth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge is set to begin in 2029, following financing talks and design adjustments on the Lao side.
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 prepares to consider future of skytrain
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/12/2025
» Bangkok city officials are preparing to consider the future of the skytrain system, as the expiry of the existing 30-year concession is just four years away.
Thai airport tax to rise 53% for international flights
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/12/2025
» The Civil Aviation Board has approved a 53% increase in the passenger service charge, commonly known as the airport tax, for outbound passengers on international flights.
Thai Airways concludes rehabilitation, to relist in August
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/06/2025
» Thai Airways International (THAI) announced plans to relist on the Thai stock exchange in early August after the Central Bankruptcy Court ended its rehabilitation process on Monday.
Bangkok quake claims deadline extended to May 2
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/04/2025
» City Hall has extended the deadline for accepting compensation claims related to the recent earthquake to May 2 and agreed to streamline the claims process.
CCTV pool to ensure safer holiday
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/02/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) will link their CCTV systems in a bid to boost public safety during the Songkran festival, according to an aide to the city governor.
Bangkok unveils work-from-home policy amid air pollution
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/01/2025
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt will announce a new work-from-home policy on Monday, as well as adding more schools to its clean air shelter project, which aims to safeguard the city from the chronic PM2.5 fine dust pollution.
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.
Delay for N1 expressway tunnel option
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/10/2024
» The Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) is likely to scrap a proposal to build an underground route to replace a controversial section of the N1 Expressway development after questions were raised about its financial viablility.