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Thai-Sino high-speed rail work could start by August
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 25/05/2017
» The cabinet will be asked to approve the Thai-Chinese high-speed railway project, linking Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima, next month, kickstarting construction as soon as August -- more than a year behind schedule.
Passenger vans without GPS to face fines
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 24/05/2017
» Passenger van drivers who fail to fit a GPS tracker in their vehicles by the end of this year may face a fine of up to 50,000 baht, warned the Department of Land Transport (DLT).
Tiff over tax holds up pier scheme
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 18/05/2017
» A 70-million-baht project to upgrade 17 passenger piers along the Chao Phraya River has been stalled for two years because two state agencies are squabbling over whether the piers should be taxed.
Van to microbus switch plan tipped for B25bn loan boost
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 09/05/2017
» Almost 25 billion baht could be lent to passenger van operators to switch to microbuses, transport deputy permanent secretary Somsak Hommuang says.
Thai aviation growth soars past average
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 20/03/2017
» Thailand is enjoying the highest aviation growth in the world, the state-owned Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Ltd (Aerothai) says.
Expert calls on govt to get tougher on road safety
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 14/03/2017
» A road safety expert has called on the government to launch long-term road safety measures to cut fatalities and injuries during the upcoming Songkran festival and beyond.
Cost pressures force provincial taxi fare rise
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 09/03/2017
» The hike in tariffs for provincial taxis from 30 to 40 baht was made to reflect the present cost of living, Department of Land Transport (DLT) deputy chief Cherdchai Sanunsrisakorn says.
Bearing-Samrong rail line to open early
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 07/02/2017
» Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith wants a section of elevated rail route linking Soi Bearing and Samrong to be open sooner rather than later despite City Hall's announcement of a possible delay, a source at the ministry says.
Bus fares to rise to pay off massive debt
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 03/02/2017
» The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) plans to raise bus fares after the operator announced it had run up 100 billion baht in debt.
Highway projects cost soars
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 19/12/2016
» The expropriation costs for two highway construction projects have escalated to between more than two times and close to four times the figures estimated about eight years ago, according to the Department of Highways.