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PM beefs up security for New Year season
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/12/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has instructed relevant agencies to beef up security during the New Year period, which is expected to draw about 1.1 million foreign tourists to Thailand, government spokesman Chai Wacharonke said on Friday.
Work on rail tracks to Laos to end in '28
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/12/2023
» The Nong Khai-Vientiane section of the Thai-China high-speed rail (HSR) project is expected to be completed in 2028, according to Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote yesterday.
Part of M81 to open over New Year holiday period
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/12/2023
» A section of a new motorway that will link Nonthaburi's Bang Yai district with Kanchanaburi province will be opened to motorists over the New Year holiday period, says Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
Groups urge govt to scrap 4am opening
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/12/2023
» Temperance groups and road safety advocates are urging the government to rethink its plan to allow bars, clubs and other entertainment venues to operate until 4am, saying authorities have not taken the necessary precautions to prevent alcohol-related accidents.
Govt rejigs plans for Songkran
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/12/2023
» The National Soft Power Development Committee has clarified its idea of staging the Songkran festival for the whole month of April, saying the water-splashing festivities will still be held on April 13-15 as per tradition, while other cultural events will be organised nationwide during the entire month.
Flat-rate fares get big thumbs-up
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/12/2023
» The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) has demanded the Transport Ministry cap the fare for the mass rapid transit system at 20 baht.
Red, Purple lines start B20 flat fare
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/12/2023
» From Friday, a 20-baht flat fare is being introduced for passengers who interchange between the Red and Purple lines using EMV contactless payment, the Transport Ministry says.
AoT to raise passenger service tax
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/11/2023
» Airports of Thailand (AoT) will increase passenger service charges at six international airports by 30 baht from April 1 next year to cover the operating costs of Common Use Passenger Processing Systems (Cupps).
MRTA urged to invest in 3 projects
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/11/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will urge the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) to take full responsibility for investing in three new monorail and light rail transit projects worth more than 150 billion baht in total, Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said yesterday.
BMA seeks cabinet guidance on debts
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/11/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will ask the Ministry of Interior and the cabinet to decide if the BMA is liable for paying the first tranche of debt, worth about 23 billion baht, owed to the operator of the Green Line electric rail service.