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BMTA 'to stay in state hands'
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 22/11/2019
» The Transport Ministry insisted on Thursday there was no plan to privatise the debt-ridden Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA), saying its current bus purchase programme would proceed as planned.
Taxi drivers rally at ministry
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 07/11/2019
» About 200 cabbies gathered with their vehicles outside the Transport Ministry in Bangkok on Thursday, repeating several demands including higher fares and a longer service life for their vehicles.
Suvarnabhumi cabbies threaten to cut back services
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 26/10/2019
» Suvarnabhumi airport taxi drivers have threatened to withdraw some services starting on Nov 1 in a protest against what they say is the government’s failure to ensure fair competition once app-based ride services are legalised.
Ride-hailing plan ignites protest
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 27/09/2019
» Dozens of taxi motorcyclists yesterday protested outside the Transport Ministry against the planned legalisation of app-based ride-hailing services, as officials stood firm on the plan.
Taxi motorcyclists protest against app-based rivals
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 26/09/2019
» Dozens of taxi motorcyclists rallied in front of the Transport Ministry on Thursday morning against the planned legalisation of app-based ride-hailing motorcycle services, as officials stood firm on the plan.
Transport Ministry preps ride-sharing bill
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 26/09/2019
» The Transport Ministry is preparing a draft law to enable private car drivers to serve passengers through ride-sharing apps, despite fierce protest from conventional taxis.
Bus operators slam roadside checks
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 17/09/2019
» Monday's launch of roadside roadworthiness checks for public transport vehicles was met with a protest from the Private Bus Development Association, which claimed the rule will destroy their business.
Rama II roadworks irk locals
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 19/07/2019
» The Department of Highways (DoH) is stepping in to resolve critical traffic woes stemming from improvement work on Rama II Road that has dragged on for two years.
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).