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Songkran public transport systems 'holding up,' ministry says
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/04/2024
» About 5.6 million travellers have used public transport during this year's Songkran festival, an increase of 1% on the same period last year, says the Transport Ministry.
Power cut at Hua Mak causes delays
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/03/2024
» The Metropolitan Rapid Transit's (MRT) Yellow Line had another hiccup yesterday at Lat Phrao station. The monorail had only just resumed service after a Thursday incident where some parts fell from the track. It is now operating but with limited services.
Airlines to cut Songkran fares
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/03/2024
» Six airlines will add 104 flights and give a discount of about 20% on early morning and late night domestic flights during the Songkran holiday as an economy option for travellers, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
Arrival zone at Mo Chit 2 set to close
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/02/2024
» The arrival area at Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak), also known as Mo Chit 2, will be closed from March 1, in an effort to improve passenger safety and prevent illegal motorcycle taxis from preying on travellers.
Plans afoot for new city bus terminal
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/01/2024
» The Transport Ministry plans to construct a new Bangkok Bus Terminal in the Bang Sue area, within walking distance of the Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal.
Transport Co addresses MP's gripes with Mo Chit 2
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/12/2023
» The Transport Company Ltd has responded to a complaint from an MP of the Move Forward Party (MFP) about poor facilities at Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak), or Mo Chit 2, and a lack of connections to other forms of public transport serving commuters.
Govt pledges 100% electric public transport by end of decade
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/12/2023
» The Transport Ministry will make its entire fleet of public transport vehicles 100% electric, starting with the limousine service of the Airports of Thailand (AoT), said Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit on Sunday.
E-buses ‘to rule Bangkok by 2030’
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/10/2023
» Bangkok City Council has approved a draft city code seeking to replace all fossil fuel-powered public buses with electric vehicles within seven years to better protect the environment and people’s health.
Chadchart denies tree cull on canal
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/09/2023
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has denied any intention to cut down 368 Spanish cherry trees in Sathon district to pave the way for renovation work.
Yellow Line monorail service gets positive reviews
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/06/2023
» Commuters were thrilled to join the first Yellow Line monorail trial run on Saturday. Many had flocked to Samrong station in Samut Prakan since 9am.