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B150bn motorway projects head for bidding this year
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/02/2026
» The Department of Highways (DoH) has announced plans to open bidding this year for several major motorway projects, with a combined investment value exceeding 150 billion 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.
Highways Dept stresses 10 policies
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/10/2025
» The Department of Highways (DoH) plans to implement 10 urgent policies, costing 131 billion baht, focusing on safety improvement for both road users and construction workers.
Contractors adapt ahead of 'report card' system
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/10/2025
» The long-awaited "contractor report card" system is still pending final approval from the new finance minister, according to Department of Highways (DoH) Director-General Piyapong Jiwatanakulpaisan.
Rivers pose threat in North
Post Reporters, Published on 30/09/2025
» Authorities are urging caution in northern and upper northeastern Thailand, where heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers remain likely over the next couple of days, despite Typhoon Bualoi having weakened into a strong low-pressure system.
Locals hail success of southern kratom blitz
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/09/2025
» Local administrations are intensifying efforts to curb the misuse of kratom and other drugs in the southern border provinces, following the launch of the government's "120-day kratom awareness campaign".
Govt's ambitious land bridge project 'puts residents at risk'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/08/2025
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the suspension of the government's ambitious Ranong-Chumphon land bridge project pending broader public hearings.
Phumtham denies meddling in Buri Ram land case
Post Reporters, Published on 23/07/2025
» Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has denied interfering in a new ministry investigation targeting the head of its Department of Lands, saying the probe is aimed at clearing doubts over the latter’s handling of the Khao Kradong land dispute in Buri Ram.
B56bn for transport projects
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/06/2025
» The Ministry of Transport is set to inject 56 billion baht into infrastructure development, with a focus on improving transport safety and enhancing nationwide connectivity.
Double-decker buses banned on risky routes
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/04/2025
» Double-decker buses have been prohibited from plying potentially dangerous routes after a fatal crash on a highway in Prachin Buri, according to the Ministry of Transport.