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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.
Bangkok hospital sinkhole repairs make progress despite rainfall
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/09/2025
» Repairs to the massive sinkhole in front of Vajira Clinic in Bangkok's Dusit district are progressing steadily, with the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) aiming to complete the work by Oct 8.
Push grows to keep B20 rail ride alive
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/09/2025
» The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) has urged the new government to press ahead with the 20-baht flat-fare policy for electric trains, citing its affordability and the benefits it would bring to the economy and the environment.
'Progress' in joint rail ticketing bid
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/07/2025
» The government has made significant progress in amending two key regulations which it hopes will pave the way for the introduction of the 20-baht fare cap across Bangkok's electric rail network, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit announced yesterday.
20-baht Bangkok electric train fare cap to begin Sept 30
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/06/2025
» The 20-baht fare cap for all eight Bangkok electric train lines will begin as planned on Sept 30, with public registration starting in August via the "Tang Rat" mobile app, according to the Ministry of Transport.
Contractors to be graded via 'report card' system
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/06/2025
» The Ministry of Transport is set to implement a "contractor report card" system from August, aimed at tightening oversight and accountability of contractors working on public infrastructure projects.
Pink Line extension offers free rides
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/05/2025
» The Pink Line monorail extension to Muang Thong Thani officially opened to the public on Tuesday, with free trial rides available until June 16.
Mass Rapid Transit Act tweaks eyed to pave way for flat fare
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/04/2025
» The Ministry of Transport is preparing to propose amendments to the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Act during a special session of the House of Representatives next month, aligning with the rollout of the 20-baht flat fare policy for the electric railway system in September.
Beauty queen in Pattaya as party ends
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/04/2025
» People have begun to trickle back to Bangkok as Songkran winds down, with 100,000 travellers expected daily as the Transport Ministry continues its tightened safety measures on Wednesday and Thursday.