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AoT defends move to build new terminal
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 04/10/2018
» The Transport Ministry has announced Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) has "nothing to prove" in the construction of Suvarnabhumi airport's planned second passenger terminal, following criticism from engineers and architects citing the authority has deviated from the airport's original master plan.
New terminal strays from plan
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 27/09/2018
» The Architect Council of Thailand (ACT) will submit a petition to the prime minister on Monday, detailing the irregularities it found in Suvarnabhumi airport's planned passenger terminal, according to its president.
Trade war will cause 'ripple effect'
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 09/08/2018
» The United States must cease its trade war with China or risk causing a ripple effect in the economies of its allies, including Thailand, former Chinese ambassador to Thailand Guan Mu said.
Deep South ripe for investment, say locals
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 05/08/2018
» Following last year's record 14-year-low in deaths related to the deep South insurgency, military and local officials in the three southernmost provinces of Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala have once again urged the government to boost safety and economic development in these "neglected" areas.
Striving for safer passage of goods
Spectrum, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 22/07/2018
» The European Union (EU) has commissioned Thailand to conduct training workshops for the transportation of dangerous goods in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), as part of a move to get the entire sub-region to adopt United Nations-based safety regulations for road-based logistics operations.
Truckers face testing on dangerous goods
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 04/07/2018
» Mandatory training and tests for truck drivers transporting dangerous goods will be enforced starting Sept 19, Department of Land Transport (DLT) deputy director-general Kamol Buranapong said Tuesday.
Motorway 9 tolls to start on Sunday
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 26/06/2018
» Toll fees ranging from 15 baht to 35 baht for use of the Phra Pradaeng-Bang Khunthian southern section of the Outer Ring Road motorway, which up until now has been free for motorists, will become effective July 1, transport authorities said Monday.
OTP eyes more 'dry port' container depots
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 24/05/2018
» The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) is drafting a master plan to develop more inland container depots across the country to lessen cargo congestion and shift part of the volume from trucks to railways.
Deal struck for airport feeder systems
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 16/05/2018
» The Department of Airports (DOA) and Transport Co, Ltd Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish provincial feeder systems for passengers using all 28 of the department's airports.
Bridge holds key to Nakhon Phanom boom
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 23/04/2018
» Nakhon Phanom must commercialise its land surrounding the Third Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge to "unlock its potential" as a main logistics hub for international trade in Asean and southern China, Northeastern Thai Industries Federation chairman Viroj Pipatchaisiri says.