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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.
New model for custody procedures
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 23/12/2024
» The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has partnered with the United Kingdom to support a project aimed at improving custody procedures, safety standards, and living conditions for detainees at police stations.
State railway sees ‘huge promise’ in 28 land plots
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 06/11/2024
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is pinning its hopes on planned commercial development of 38,500 rai of land it owns, including 28 plots with “enormous” potential, to bring in 20 billion baht in revenue over the next four years.
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.
Winter in Thailand officially begins on Tuesday
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 26/10/2024
» Thailand is approaching the cool season, with average lowest temperatures in Bangkok expected to be around 16-18C, and 14-16C in nearby provinces, according to the Thai Meteorological Department.
Blackchin tilapia sauce aims for double-win
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 16/10/2024
» A new fish sauce brand has been launched by the Samut Songkhram Central Prison as part of the effort to reduce the spread of invasive blackchin tilapia while also providing job training for prisoners.
Repair work begins on major Bangkok-Suphan Buri road
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 10/10/2024
» A 16.4-kilometre-long stretch of Highway 340 linking Bangkok to Suphan Buri faces closures over the next three years for repair work, starting Thursday.
Dam water discharge warning issued
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 27/09/2024
» The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) has warned 11 central provinces where the Chao Phraya River flows through to prepare to deal with higher water levels as the Chao Phraya Dam in Chai Nat speeds up water drainage there.
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.
11 central Thai provinces face floods amid typhoon fallout
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 08/09/2024
» The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) warned 11 provinces in the Central region about the increasing water discharge rate from the Chao Phraya Dam, a move that aims to mitigate the effects of super typhoon Yagi.