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PM eyes smarter expropriation
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 28/08/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has warned government authorities not to let land expropriation processes hinder infrastructure projects, as the value of land located around existing and upcoming electric train lines soars.
Thai-style artwork to adorn the MRT's 'heritage' line
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 26/08/2018
» Subway stations can be more than just spaces where commuters try to hectically get on or off the train.
Welfare cards extend reach to rail lines
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 21/07/2018
» Welfare card-holders can finally access the MRT Blue and Purple lines -- all they need to do is register for the service at any MRT station, Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said on Friday.
Pressure 'will see skytrain join ticket plan'
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 21/06/2018
» The operator of the BTS skytrain network will “eventually be pressured” into joining the common ticketing system when all modes of transport adopt the single-card scheme, Deputy Transport Minister Pailin Chuchottaworn said.
Roadworks eased for new school term
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 08/05/2018
» The Royal Thai Police yesterday asked electric train line contractors to temporarily return as much road space as possible with traffic congestion expected to peak when schools reopen next week.
Railway contracts to be auctioned next month
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 25/01/2018
» Auctions for contracts to build extensions to the MRT Purple Line in Bangkok from Tao Poon to Rat Burana will commence next month, according to Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) acting governor Rithika Suparat.
Govt aims for 5 million Bangkok train commuters daily
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 12/01/2018
» More than five million city folk will use electric train lines daily once the capital's planned routes are completed in five years' time, says Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.