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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.
Drone ban in Thai-Cambodian border zones extended
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/09/2025
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has extended the ban on drone operations in five border provinces and designated security zones until the end of this month, citing national security concerns.
Thailand seeks China slot waiver amid slump
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/07/2025
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is seeking a one-year slot waiver from China amid a decline in Chinese tourist arrivals.
Double-track rail upgrades to go ahead
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/06/2025
» The Ministry of Transport is pressing ahead with the second phase of double-track railway development with a total length of 1,249 kilometres and an estimated investment of 297.9 billion baht.
More domestic flights added for Songkran holiday
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/03/2025
» An additional 25,000 seats for domestic flights will be added during the upcoming Songkran holiday, with air ticket prices for certain routes reduced by 30%, according to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
Provincial airports to ease travel for passengers
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/01/2025
» The Transport Ministry has ordered the Department of Airports (DoA) to increase measures to support travellers after the number of passengers increased by more than 14% during the New Year.
B300bn allocated for six double-track railway projects
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/12/2024
» The Transport Ministry aims to invest almost 300 billion baht to expand a raft of double railway tracks next year.
50,000 tickets with 30% discount for New Year’s domestic flights
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/11/2024
» Six airlines are offering 50,000 domestic flight tickets with a 30% discount to New Year travellers, according to the transport minister.
Ministry to propose nine train projects
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/09/2024
» Nine railway projects, including the 357-kilometre second phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed train system, will be proposed for cabinet approval next month, according to Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote.
New tech keeps lorry drivers in line
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/06/2024
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit yesterday vowed to get tougher on lorries exceeding the maximum permitted carrying weight and stamp out highway-related bribery.