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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.
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.
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.
EEC rail contract revisions to be finished next month
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 07/08/2024
» Talks to revise the contract for the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) high-speed rail system are expected to conclude next month before proceeding to the next step, authorities say.
Lao railway set for full trial run next month
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 09/06/2024
» Thailand and Laos are gearing up to open a railway network connecting Bangkok and Vientiane, according to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), with a trial run set for next month.
Twin-track railway to Chumphon fully operational 'by August'
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 14/05/2024
» PHETCHABURI: The Nakhon Pathom-Chumphon double-track railway will be fully operational in August, with round-the-clock service along the 421-kilometre route, Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote said.
Extreme heat bends railway tracks
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 01/05/2024
» Extremely hot weather warped rails in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat, and it took railway workers about an hour to cool them down to make the tracks usable again, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) said on Wednesday.
Fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge to 'open in November'
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 27/04/2024
» The fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, which links Bueng Kan province of Thailand and Pakxan town in Laos, will open for public use this November, Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri said on Friday.