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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.
Govt mulls over paying for new railway in dollars
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 24/11/2019
» 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.
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.
Yanmar an engine of growth in Osaka
Business, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 10/10/2019
» Osaka has long enjoyed status as one of the commercial centres of Japan. Among the many thriving companies based in the city is Yanmar Co Ltd, a maker of engines for boats, heavy equipment and power generators.
Transport Ministry preps ride-sharing bill
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 26/09/2019
» The Transport Ministry is preparing a draft law to enable private car drivers to serve passengers through ride-sharing apps, despite fierce protest from conventional taxis.
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.