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Safety measures to ramp up for CNG vehicles
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/02/2026
» The cabinet has endorsed a raft of measures to strengthen safety and reduce corruption risks in the licensing of public transport vehicles powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
Reviving the Chinese tourist market in Thailand
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/09/2025
» Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand have dropped sharply this year, testing the new government's ability to restore confidence in what was once the country's largest tourism market before the pandemic.
Cabinet approves EV bus leasing for Bangkok
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/06/2025
» The cabinet has approved a seven-year EV bus leasing scheme for Bangkok, with an estimated cost of 15.35 billion baht.
PM Srettha vows 2-month pause on all travel abroad
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/03/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has pledged he will avoid going overseas over the next two months in light of public criticism about his frequent trips abroad since taking office.
Electric mass transit seen as answer to PM2.5 woes
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/01/2024
» CHIANG MAI: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin vowed to promote electric mass transit to help solve the nagging air pollution problem in this northern province.
Government defends 20-baht fares
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/01/2024
» The government has defended its plan to cap electric train fares at 20 per trip, currently in effect on the Red and Purple Lines, saying revenues from the two lines are increasing amid a rise in passengers.
BMTA gets nod to seek loans despite mounting debt
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/07/2022
» The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has been given the green light to seek loans worth 7.5 billion baht to ensure its liquidity remains at an acceptable level, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul says.
Plan for food, energy in the works
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/06/2022
» The government expects to have a plan ready by next Friday to safeguard the country's food and energy security due to threats posed by the economic impact of Covid-19 coupled with the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the National Security Council (NSC) said yesterday.
BMTA rehabilitation plan approved in principle
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/06/2020
» The State Enterprise Policy Committee (SEPC) approved in principle the plan for the rehabilitation of the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority at a meeting on Monday, government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat said.
Cops to get tough with rule breakers
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/04/2020
» The national police chief has instructed police nationwide to step up security patrols and take tough action against those defying measures intended to curb the coronavirus outbreak, including a ban on public gatherings.