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Senate panel to look into new expressway plans
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/12/2025
» The Senate Committee on Political Development, Public Participation, and Consumer Protection has accepted a petition from the Expressway Authority of Thailand Labour Union urging an investigation into the government's plan to extend a private expressway concession and construct a new double-deck expressway.
Senate panel wants Land Bridge project put on hold
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/09/2025
» A Senate committee on Monday urged the Bhumjaithai-led government to put the ambitious Land Bridge project on hold, citing a lack of input by local communities in its study and public hearing stages.
Senate accepts key bill for capped B20 city train fare
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/09/2025
» The Senate on Monday accepted for debate a Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) bill that is key to the implementation of a flat-rate train fare for commuters in Greater Bangkok.
No favours in traffic fee plan: govt
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/10/2024
» The Ministry of Transport has denied opposition criticism that its planned traffic congestion charges will favour the private sector, saying that the policy is designed to be accountable.
Minister defends Bangkok congestion fee plan
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/10/2024
» The Ministry of Transport has rejected opposition criticism that its planned traffic congestion fee in Bangkok will favour the private sector, saying that the policy is designed to be accountable.
MFP urges govt to rethink Orange Line
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/11/2022
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) has appealed to the attorney-general to review the mega-contract for the Orange Line's western expansion before it gains cabinet approval, as many fear unfair bidding could cost the government 68 billion baht in losses.
Govt 'must heed advice' before giving concessions
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/06/2019
» The government should heed lawmakers' suggestions before deciding whether to grant Bangkok Expressway and Metro Plc (BEM) the right to operate three expressways for 30 more years, says Rawee Maschamadol, an MP from the New Palangdharma Party.