Showing 41 - 50 of 52
Skytrain boss warns rail fares will rise
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 15/12/2017
» Fares for electric train lines could rise under the new common ticketing system if the government does not provide more subsidies for private companies which operate the lines in Bangkok, BTS Group Holdings Plc chairman Keeree Kanjanapas says.
Krabi, 2 more airports to get B13bn update
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 28/11/2017
» The Department of Airports (DOA) will spend 13 billion baht on new baggage-screening and automated check-in systems at Krabi, Udon Thani and Surat Thani airports, said DOA director-general Darun Sangchai.
'Spider' cards to crawl out from next June
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 19/10/2017
» The first Spider cards for the common ticket system will be available by next June, but will initially only be used to link the Airport Rail Link and public bus services, Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith says.
New economic zone eyed for city's east
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 02/10/2017
» The National Housing Authority (NHA) has enlisted a private consulting company to conduct feasibility studies for a new economic centre in eastern Bangkok, as part of a government initiative to begin infrastructure development throughout the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Airports congested again as internet crashes
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 30/09/2017
» A newly installed automatic immigration clearance system failed at Bangkok's two commercial gateways on Thursday night causing massive congestion among outgoing passengers.
First 'Spider' cards roll out for new ticketing system
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 11/09/2017
» The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) has produced 200,000 "Mangmoom" (Spider) cards for test runs of a planned common ticketing system for public transport in Bangkok as it prepares to transfer authority of the system to the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA).
Revamp of Khon Kaen airport afoot
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 07/09/2017
» Development plans for a new terminal and car park at Khon Kaen airport will be complete in three years' time, with the fully-renovated airport ready to open by 2021, says Department of Airports (DOA) director-general Darun Sangchai.
City to launch card system for travel
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 01/09/2017
» Bangkok will introduce a comprehensive e-ticket for public transport in and around the capital starting with 800 Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) buses on Oct 1, Natthaphon Jatusripitak, an adviser to the Commerce Ministry, says.
Major airport bus rollout planned
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 30/08/2017
» Public bus systems for all 29 airports across Thailand will be established next year, says Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Airport visa-photo contractor to be fired
Om Jotikasthira, Published on 23/08/2017
» The management of Don Mueang airport will terminate its contract with PN99 Marketing Co, which provides a visa-on-arrival photograph service, for overcharging foreign visitors and other contractual violations.