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Thai-Sino rail talks 'already concluded'
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 24/12/2019
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) insists that postponing the signing of "Contract 2.3" for the Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima high-speed railway for another six months will not result in further delays, now that Thailand and China have ironed out their differences.
Govt loans B8.5bn for regional roads
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 23/12/2019
» Thailand plans to grant 8.5-billion-baht in loans next year to Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia to build four new transnational roads under the Asean Connectivity initiative.
Minister seeks 6-month delay to iron out Thai-China rail deal
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 21/12/2019
» Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob will ask Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to postpone the signing of the long delayed "Contract 2.3" for the Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima high-speed railway for another six months.
Govt mulls over paying for new railway in dollars
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 24/11/2019
» The cabinet is expected on Tuesday to approve a proposal to pay for the Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima high-speed railway in US dollars in line with a recommendation from China.
Rail network development a summit priority
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 30/10/2019
» Proposals to improve Asean's rail system and rail connectivity to meet international standards will be discussed at this weekend's Asean Summit, State Railway of Thailand (SRT) acting governor Worawut Mala said on Tuesday.
Govt mulls end of fast train plan
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 27/09/2019
» The government may scrap three high-speed rail projects after being spurned by private investors, a source at the Transport Ministry said.
AoT urges wide-body use to save flight slots
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 16/09/2019
» Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) wants airlines at Bangkok's Don Mueang International Airport to switch to wide-body aircraft in a bid to ease congestion at the low-cost carriers (LCC) hub.
Budget airlines will wither: Aerothai
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 01/09/2019
» Tough competition in the low-cost aviation business and overcrowded airports in Thailand will cause many budget airlines to die out, says the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai).
AoT aims to double cargo-handling cash
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 24/07/2019
» Airports of Thailand (AoT) plans to set up a sister company to operate its centre for pre-export agricultural product inspection, in an effort to attract more customers in China, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam to help double its annual income from cargo-handling services.
Govt inks search and rescue deal with Laos
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 14/07/2019
» Thailand and neighbouring Laos on Saturday signed a bilateral agreement on aircraft search and rescue cooperation under the International Civil Aviation Organisation's (ICAO) Convention on International Civil Aviation.