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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.
Union opposes port revamp
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 21/10/2019
» The Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) union has said that it is opposed to the state enterprise's plan to develop the Klong Toey Port area, saying the authority is ill-equipped to handle the venture.
Ayutthaya 'ripe for rail development'
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 19/10/2019
» Transport Ministry has earmarked Ayutthaya as a cornerstone in its "Transit-Oriented Development" (TOD) scheme.
Klong Toey revamp plan to hit cabinet this month
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 17/10/2019
» The final report on the 490-billion-baht development of the Klong Toey port area is expected to wrap up before the end of this month before it is tabled for consideration, said the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT).
Saksayam eyes hybrid e-car, tax cuts
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 03/10/2019
» Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has floated the idea of reducing taxes and registration fees for environmentally-friendly vehicles, to combat the ultra-fine PM2.5 smog blanketing the city.
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.
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.
Govt mulls QR code to improve taxi rides
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 09/08/2019
» The Department of Land Transport announced a plan to roll out a QR-code-based complaint filing system for taxis to improve passenger service standards, one day after it approved the proposal to raise taxi fares.
12 canals eyed for improvements
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 03/08/2019
» The Transport Ministry plans to develop and integrate Klong Mahasawat and 11 other canals into Bangkok's main transport system as part of its long-term plan to solve the city's worsening traffic congestion.