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SRT sets rail bids timetable
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 09/12/2019
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will call bids for rail construction projects worth more than 200 billion baht, including high-speed train and double-track rail projects, next year.
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.
Expressway toll payments by 'touch' credit card next year
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 27/11/2019
» Motorists will be able to use credit cards to pay toll fees next year, starting with the Kanchanapisek expressway in January, the Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) announced on Wednesday.
Govt moving ahead with rail plan
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 25/11/2019
» A new Blue Line extension from Tao Pun to Tha Phra, which is set to open for a trial run next month, is one of 10 electric rail routes under a state plan to optimise public transport in Bangkok.
Passes to cut fares on MRT lines
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 21/11/2019
» Passengers on Bangkok's Blue and Purple line trains will receive fare discounts of up to 32% if they buy 30-day passes issued from next month as part of government efforts to lower the cost of living.
Bang Sue-Tha Phra extension opens next month
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 05/11/2019
» The Bang Sue-Tha Phra extension of the MRT mass transit line will open for a public trial run next month, completing the Blue Line’s planned loop around the centre of Bangkok.
Hi-speed rail project set for more talks
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 04/11/2019
» Although the 35th Asean Summit will end on Monday, Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang will meet Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in a bilateral talk on Tuesday in yet another attempt to clear hurdles standing in the way of Thailand's first high-speed railway linking Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima.
CP inks 3-airport contract
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 25/10/2019
» A Charoen Pokphand Group-led consortium signed a contract with the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) on Thursday to build the high-speed train route linking three major airports, which is expected to boost economic development and create more than 100,000 jobs.
Trains can remedy city's ills, says Prayut
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 01/10/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has issued a promise to build more mass-transit systems for commuters in the capital, following the success of the new Blue Line extension, which on Monday launched full-scale services from the suburb of Lak Song to Hua Lamphong station.
High-speed train talks with China back on rails
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 20/09/2019
» The Transport Ministry will hold contract talks with China for the joint high-speed railway project between Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima during the Asean Summit in November, Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob said on Thursday.