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100 drivers rally to legalise ride-hailing
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 20/12/2019
» About 100 taxi drivers in Bangkok and its surrounding provinces yesterday gathered at the Department of Land Transport, calling for the legalisation of ride-hailing services.
DOA won't transfer airports
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 29/11/2019
» Deputy Transport Minister Thaworn Senneam is refusing to hand over three airports in Udon Thani, Tak and Buri Ram to Airports of Thailand (AoT) to manage, as part of its 202-billion-baht plan to boost passenger capacity.
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.
Bangkok-Korat railway may be paid for in dollars
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 23/11/2019
» The cabinet is expected on Tuesday to approve a proposal to pay for the Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima high-speed railway in US dollars in line with a recommendation from China.
Taxi drivers rally at ministry
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 07/11/2019
» About 200 cabbies gathered with their vehicles outside the Transport Ministry in Bangkok on Thursday, repeating several demands including higher fares and a longer service life for their vehicles.
Dept targets GPS to curb road carnage
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 22/10/2019
» The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has been ordered to study the possibility of installing Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in all privately owned vehicles, says Transport Minster Saksayam Chidchob.
Poverty makes elderly care 'difficult'
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 12/09/2019
» Experts have raised concerns over the number of young people entering the workforce who will have to support the elderly, but who have poor education and live in poverty.
DO NOT USE...Rail dept mulling off-peak discounts
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 04/09/2019
» The Department of Rail Transport is deciding whether to give electric train fare discounts during off-peak hours for certain routes, in a bid to boost the number of passengers by about 10%.
Buri Ram terminal plan given a boost
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 07/08/2019
» The Department of Airports is speeding up its plan to build a second terminal at Buri Ram airport to accommodate growing air traffic in this northeastern province as part of an upgrade plan.
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.