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Pata Awards
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/08/2017
» Three organisations in Thailand have won Pata Gold Awards this year.
Nong Than to spearhead safety drive
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 26/06/2017
» Nitcharee or "Nong Than" Peneakchanasak, who lost both legs in a train accident in 2011 in Singapore, will spearhead a campaign calling for the Airport Rail Link (ARL) and the Bangkok Mass Transit System, known as BTS, to install safety barriers between tracks and platforms at all stations, her father said Sunday.
Common ticketing due for June launch
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/01/2017
» A common ticketing system for different modes of public transport is expected to be partially introduced in June, says a transport official.
Whingeing old bag
News, Postbag, Published on 26/11/2016
» In the 1970s we had several correspondents of the "US Army (Ret'd)" ilk, bemoaning the failure of Thailand's governments and administrations in conducting the nation's affairs on the admirable lines of Rainbow Gulch or Redneck Springs. Possessed of almost universal expertise, they were very, very boring.
Access for all?
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 07/11/2016
» Visitors have returned in their droves to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha after it was temporarily closed for two weeks following the passing of His Majesty the King -- Europeans, Chinese and others, many of whom are dressed in dark-coloured clothing. Some of them are also disabled.
Common ticketing system faces delay
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 02/11/2016
» The expected introduction in January of a common ticketing system for all electric train systems in Bangkok will be delayed, according to the Transport Ministry.
Regional rail contender
Asia focus, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 10/10/2016
» The rail technology leader Bombardier is seeking a stronger presence in Asia through its headquarters in Bangkok, says the company's vice-president for Asia Pacific.
Oil rout drags down shares ahead of fed talks
Business, Published on 19/09/2016
» Recap: Global stock markets plunged last week as investors cashed out ahead of this week's much-awaited US Federal Reserve meeting. Worries over the oil glut also triggered selling of energy stocks, but the Thai market picked up following a recent steep fall.
BTS bets big on property
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 19/09/2016
» SET-listed firm BTS Group Holdings Plc is restructuring its property business to support a five-year residential development plan worth 100 billion baht and expand its commercial property segment.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 06/08/2016
» 1 It's not easy making a living as a musician in Thailand, where the concept of paying for a piece of music barely exists. To show your sympathies for the plights of your favourite artists, come show your support at Cat Radio's It's Me Cat Foodival featuring a staggering host of artists, bands and musicians across all genres of Thai music coming together to cook and sell various dishes inspired by their band's names or songs. Held at the Airport Link station today from 11am-11pm, the feast also features live gigs, as well as cooking classes with the likes of Lula and Greasy Cafe. Tickets cost 300 baht, and can be found at any 7-Eleven near you.