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Travellers urged to arrive early
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 08/01/2016
» Don Mueang airport is urging passengers flying today and tomorrow to arrive at the airport three hours before their flights leave due to expected heavy traffic congestion.
Purple Line to run from August
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 01/01/2016
» This year, people in Bangkok and its outskirts will enjoy riding on the Purple Line electric trains running from Nonthaburi's Bang Yai district to Bang Sue district in Bangkok.
Four mass transit contracts set to boost economy next year
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 03/12/2015
» The state plans to open bidding for the construction of four electric railways next year, indicating bright prospects of a huge amount of money being injected into the economy.
Firms win contracts for dual-track route
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 20/11/2015
» Sino-Thai Engineering and Construction Plc and Right Tunnelling Co won electronic auctions held yesterday to find contractors to build the State Railway of Thailand's (SRT) dual-track rail route from Chachoengsao to Saraburi.
Extended Phuket tram service mooted
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 19/11/2015
» The Transport Ministry has agreed to build a 60-kilometre north-south tram line at a cost of 23.5 billion baht on Phuket island over the next six years with Chinese, European and Korean operators expressing interest in getting involved.
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.
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.
Govt chases high-end cruise market
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 21/09/2015
» The government is gearing up efforts to make Thai waters more attractive for cruise tourism and foreign yachts, as part of a plan to promote the country as the marina hub of Asean.
Prayut invokes Section 44 in aviation safety overhaul
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 20/09/2015
» The troubled Thai aviation industry has faced plenty of challenges in the past year, but there are hopes Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s latest solution will help it get off the ground.