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Troubled times for Thailand's transport sector
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 30/12/2024
» Mishaps and misfortunes cast a shadow over the government's attempts to get the nation moving more efficiently.
Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai parties reaffirm coalition unity
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 29/12/2024
» The Pheu Thai Party and its coalition partner, the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), have reaffirmed their commitment to coalition unity as they attempt to downplay tensions between them.
Allowing foreign pilots ‘has helped cut fares’
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 07/12/2024
» Permission granted to foreign pilots to operate flights in Thailand is a temporary measure designed to address a surge in flight demand that local operators have been unable to meet, says the Ministry of Transport.
Three-airport rail plan hits another snag
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 30/10/2024
» Opposition from within the coalition government has stalled revisions to a contract to build the long-delayed high-speed rail line inking Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and U-tapao airports, according to a source.
SRT chief set high-speed rail deadline
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 19/09/2024
» The State Railway of Thailand's (SRT) new director, Veeris Ammarapala, has been told to complete the high-speed Sino-Thai railway project by the first quarter of next year.
Bang fai rockets 'need regulating'
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 18/05/2024
» The Transport Ministry will ask the Interior Ministry to better regulate the launching of bang fai rockets -- fiery handmade projectiles -- following an aircraft pilot's report of having spotted one at 6,000 feet (1,828 metres) without any advance warning.
150 transport projects worth B652bn planned
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 01/02/2024
» The Transport Ministry has unveiled its plans to invest 652 billion baht in about 150 transport projects this and next year to improve the country's infrastructure.
TCC wants B20 flat rate on Pink Line
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 10/01/2024
» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) is urging the government to consider capping the maximum fare for travelling on the newly opened Pink Line monorail system at 20 baht per trip as promised in the government's 20-baht-per-ride scheme being implemented on the Red and Purple lines.
Suriya reassures Japanese investors
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 15/10/2019
» The Industry Ministry has begun a mission to bolster ties with Japanese businesses given the uncertainties surrounding Thai politics.