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MRTA fast-tracks major metro projects
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/03/2026
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) is accelerating major metro projects and preparing new feasibility reviews for two additional lines recently transferred from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Contactless payments coming to four MRT lines
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/02/2026
» A new connectivity scheme led by the Transport Ministry is set to implement contactless payments across four MRT railway lines to expand the common ticketing system from June 1.
Crane crash investigations given 45-day timeframe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/02/2026
» The Transport Ministry has ordered two fact-finding committees to complete investigations into recent crane accidents within 45 days, stressing that conclusions must be based on evidence and engineering principles to restore public confidence.
Exat completes Samui Link Expressway hearings
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/02/2026
» The Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) has completed its third public hearing on the proposed 74‑billion‑baht Samui Link Expressway, ahead of tentative cabinet consideration within the next two years.
Experts, candidates weigh in on site safety standards
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/01/2026
» The president of the Structural Engineers Association of Thailand has raised concerns about safety standards in Thailand's large-scale construction projects following a deadly crane collapse on the northeast-bound train in Nakhon Ratchasima's Sikhiu district.
Expressway shooter ‘tested positive for drugs’
Post Reporters, Published on 25/12/2025
» The murder suspect dubbed “Karn Vellfire” was drunk and high on drugs on the night he shot another driver to death in Bangkok before fleeing to Koh Chang, police said on Thursday.
Govt denies approving Kasetsart toll
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/12/2025
» The Transport Ministry has denied approving a 30-baht toll at Kasetsart intersection, saying a study on the issue will take two to three years.
Exat union, TCC oppose double‑deck expressway
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/12/2025
» The Union of Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) and consumer advocates have slammed the proposed double‑deck Ngamwongwan–Rama 9 expressway, citing safety hazards and withheld environmental impact reports.
Day pass for all Bangkok trains, B50 expressway toll ceiling planned
Post Reporters, Published on 03/11/2025
» Transport Minister Phiphat Rachakitprakarn has ordered a study into expandng the 40-baht one-day travel pass planned for Bangkok's Red and Purple lines to all electric train services, and capping expressway tolls at 50 baht.
Phuket expressway to be toll-free, tunnel smaller
Post Reporters, Published on 01/11/2025
» PHUKET - Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has ordered a major revision of the Kathu-Patong expressway project, converting it from a tollway to a toll-free public highway, to reduce expenses for people living on the tourist island.