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BTS contracts to be extended by 40 years
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 28/11/2019
» Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will propose to the cabinet the extension of BTS’ operation concession contracts by another 40 years, with fares capped at not more 65 baht per trip throughout the period.
Green Line negotiations at risk of failure
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 16/08/2019
» Negotiations between the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and BTS Group Holdings Plc over concession extensions for the Green Line skytrain service are facing a 15-day deadline, with the latter yet to accept the BMA's conditions, according to a source.
Flat fare eyed for electric train
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 19/07/2019
» The government has affirmed its intention to implement transport policies promised to voters by key coalition parties, including a policy to charge electric train passengers a flat fare of 15 baht per ride.
BMA hammering out Skytrain deal
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 08/07/2019
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is negotiating with BTS Group Holdings Plc over the granting proposed 40-year extensions to two concessions on the Green Line Skytrain service, according to a source at the Transport Ministry.
Bangkok bus agency to launch bus app
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 13/05/2019
» The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority is planning to launch a mobile application called "City go" to benefit commuters.
Govt to pick new rail boss tomorrow
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 06/05/2019
» The cabinet will appoint the director-general of the newly-established Rail Department tomorrow, according to a source.
BMA steps up operator hunt
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 13/04/2019
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has vowed to work harder to seek a concessionaire to operate the Green Line Skytrain extension service and keep fares capped at 65 baht.
Chatuchak market to go cashless from June, SRT says
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 26/01/2018
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) aims to begin turning Chatuchak market into a cashless commercial area by June.
MRTA pushes to fast-track launch of South Green Line
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 01/12/2017
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) has fast-tracked its efforts to launch the South Green Line linking Bearing to Samut Prakan next year.