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Canada voices interest in rail project bids
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 20/10/2015
» Canada has expressed interest in investing in rail systems, both in Bangkok and upcountry.
New fees plan for foreign cars
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 08/10/2015
» Surcharges will be imposed on foreign-registered vehicles crossing into Thailand from neighbouring countries as part of efforts to regulate the free flow of such vehicles, particularly those coming from China, the Transport Ministry said.
Somkid seeks faster work on 3 city lines
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 06/10/2015
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak is urging faster progress on three electric railway projects in Bangkok this year as he steps up efforts to develop transportation links to help bolster the economy.
Somkid emphasises east-west railways
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 05/10/2015
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has ordered the Transport Ministry to also speed up work on transnational east-west railway projects, especially a lower corridor to facilitate people and cargo transport via Myanmar to India.
Sole bidder wins contract for new Airport Rail Link trains
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 28/09/2015
» The transport minister has ordered SRT Electric Train Co to go ahead with the purchase of new trains for its Airport Rail Link even though only one company bid on the contract.
First three Japanese trains arrive
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 19/09/2015
» The first three Japanese-made electric trains have arrived in Thailand.
U-tapao tipped as B15bn plane maintenance site
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 18/09/2015
» Air France-KLM is interested in developing an aircraft maintenance centre with Thai Airways International, and U-tapao airport in Rayong would be a suitable location, Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said on Friday.
Don Mueang 'biggest for budget travel'
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 16/09/2015
» Don Mueang International Airport has become the world's top airport in terms of budget airline passenger numbers, according to the Airports of Thailand (AoT).
Rail deal delayed by soaring cost
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 13/09/2015
» The start of construction for the dual railway from Nong Khai to Rayong was pushed back to December after Beijing's quote for two parts of the project was 30% higher than originally estimated.
Thai-China rail plan 'set back by 9 months'
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 12/09/2015
» Thailand and China have not been able to strike a compromise on the double-track railway project linking Nong Khai to Map Ta Phut, delaying construction by a further nine months.