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Minister backs BEM debt-swap
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 13/07/2019
» Outgoing Deputy Transport Minister Pailin Chuchottaworn has defended a contentious proposal to grant Bangkok Expressway and Metro Plc (BEM) a 30-year contract extension, saying it is the "best way" to write off huge debts.
Rain check for new Expressway Authority of Thailand deal
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 03/07/2019
» The Transport Ministry has put on hold a proposal for the Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) to offer a 30-year contract extension to Bangkok Expressway and Metro Plc (BEM).
Phuket tramway design to be finalised next week
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 07/06/2019
» Design of tramway track construction in Phuket is likely to be concluded by next week, Deputy Transport Minister Pailin Chuchottaworn said, as a dispute over how the rail structure will be laid is close to being settled.
Port explosion set to cost B100m
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 01/06/2019
» CHON BURI: Authorities estimate the cost of the damages from the cargo ship explosion at Laem Chabang port last Saturday to reach at least 100 million baht, as calls mount for better monitoring of freighters loaded with toxic chemicals.
Laem Chabang ship fire raises more questions
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 31/05/2019
» A week after a fire broke out on a container ship at the Laem Chabang Port, sending up toxic fumes that harmed hundreds of people, there are more questions than answers about the mysterious incident.
Phuket tram project needs B2bn extra
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 31/05/2019
» The 34.8-billion-baht project to construct a tram system in Phuket now requires another 2 billion baht in funding, following some changes to the original construction drawing, the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) said on Thursday.
Train assembly hub of Asean now a coveted title
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 29/03/2019
» The Transport Ministry has set out an ambitious plan to turn Thailand into the train assembly hub of Asean.
All major EEC deals to be finalised
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 29/03/2019
» The Transport Ministry has said that all major deals on investment projects worth a total of 570 billion baht under the government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) will be finalised next month.
Airport rail decision due on March 19
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 09/03/2019
» Talks between the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group) on March 19 will decide whether the consortium will develop a high-speed rail project linking three major airports, Deputy Transport Minister Pailin Chuchottaworn said.
Minister outlines plans for logistics hub
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 06/03/2019
» Deputy Transport Minister Pailin Chuchottaworn said various projects undertaken by the Transport Ministry will cement Thailand's status as Asean's logistics hub.