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NACC takes Suthep to court in B5bn malfeasance case
Online Reporters, Published on 30/11/2021
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to punish coalition supporter and former protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban for alleged malfeasance involving a government project to build 396 new police stations costing 5.84 billion baht about a decade ago.
BTS ridership to exceed pre-Covid level
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/06/2022
» The reopening of schools, a rebound in foreign tourist arrivals and the full operation of extension sections should increase skytrain ridership to exceed pre-pandemic levels, according to BTS Group Holdings Plc.
Steel prices hike building costs
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 19/07/2022
» Soaring steel prices continued to push up the price index of home construction costs in the second quarter with a year-on-year rise of 5.6%, the highest level in 40 quarters, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).
Residential developers getting cold feet
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 06/06/2024
» The residential construction area permitted nationwide in the first three months of 2024 is expected to plunge to the lowest level in 12 quarters, reflecting developers slowing new launches of residential supply because of weak demand.
MRTA plans rail systems in 4 provinces
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/08/2024
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) plans to develop a light rail system in Phuket, Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima and Phitsanulok, with a combined budget of 77 billion baht.
Train lines 'won't affect' historical sites
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/10/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has ordered all agencies to ensure all future plans to build electric train networks outside Bangkok will not affect important historical sites in inner-city areas.
Overpass removal talks to clear way for new rail line
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/10/2024
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) will speed up its discussions with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) regarding dismantling some of the city’s overpasses, this paving the way for the Orange Line’s construction. The western section of the Bang Khun Non-Min Buri rail system is expected to open by 2030.
Move to fend off future floods
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 21/05/2018
» The Thai and Japanese governments are moving forward with the 3rd Outer Ring Road Diversion Channel megaproject to serve as the primary countermeasure to protect Thailand's economic powerhouse Bangkok from future flooding.
Condominium market update
Business, Surachet Kongcheep, Published on 04/08/2018
» The Bangkok residential market continued to expand in the first half of 2018, with new condominium launches totalling 21,500 units, similar to the same period last year.
Probe quake collapse now
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/04/2025
» The massive earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday sent tremors rippling across Thailand, and the force of the quake was felt strongly in Bangkok -- a city of towering skyscrapers.