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Board gives green light to 20-seat microbus routes
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 11/05/2017
» The Central Land Transport Control Board (CLTB) has given the go ahead for new 20-seat microbus services to run on the two main routes between the city's landmarks and its outskirts.
Government pushes expressway to go ahead
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 29/11/2016
» The government has instructed authorities to resume construction of a section of the long delayed northern expressway linking the Kasetsart intersection and Nawamin Road, also known as the N2 section.
Drivers warned of congestion during flyover closure
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 13/11/2016
» Motorists and commuters who use Ratchadaphisek Road and Phahon Yothin Road are being urged to plan their journeys as the Ratchayothin intersection flyover will be closed ahead of its demolition to make way for construction of the Green Line railway extension.
Traffic-busting Sathon model to expand to Silom
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 11/11/2016
» Transport officials have declared Bangkok's Sathon Model a success in improving traffic flow, and said it would be expanded to Silom Road and elsewhere in the heart of the capital.
Purple Line tempts via price cuts
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 25/08/2016
» Purple Line electric rail passengers will from next month be offered a 50% discount on tickets and car park fees in a package the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) hopes will attract more customers.
Unpopular Purple Line offers 30-50% discounts
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 24/08/2016
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) will cut fares and parking fees on its Purple Line electric railway by 30 to 50% on Sept 1 to woo commuters as present passenger traffic has reached only one-fifth of the target.
Govt to end free fares Nov 1
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 25/07/2015
» The elderly and the disabled will have to pay half-fares on buses and trains instead of enjoying free rides after the government discontinues providing the free services from Nov 1.
Orange Line returns to original route through Huai Khwang
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 30/06/2015
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority has reversed course on the route for its Orange Line extension, agreeing to return to the original plan of having the electric railway serve low-income residents and students rather than luxury-condominium owners.
Traffic plan hits a speed bump
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 20/05/2015
» A campaign to reduce traffic on Sathorn Road has hit a speed bump with targeted drivers showing their reluctance to cooperate.
Students to get 50% subway fare discount for two months
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 11/05/2015
» Students will be offered a 50% discount on subway fares for two months to help beat the rising cost of living, according to the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA).