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BMTA mulls direct deal with firms for NGV buses
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 06/12/2017
» New price negotiations for the procurement of 489 NGV buses could be made between private companies and the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) if there are still no new bidders by Thursday, Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith says.
SRT set for a 'bright future' after hitting speed
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 09/07/2018
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT), the country's main railway authority, may still be operating half-century-old trains countrywide, but acting governor Voravuth Mala believes the debt-ridden organisation is headed for "a bright future".
Rail progress tracks full steam ahead
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 02/12/2018
» Walking into a colossal, ultra-modern high-speed railway station in Shanghai can be an eye-opening experience, especially for Thais.
Airport rail link timeline announced
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 25/09/2018
» The contract for the high-speed railway set to link Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-tapao airports will officially be announced and signed by the winning bidder by next January, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has announced.
Thai-style artwork to adorn the MRT's 'heritage' line
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 26/08/2018
» Subway stations can be more than just spaces where commuters try to hectically get on or off the train.
Unions oppose land deal in high-speed airport rail plan
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 06/08/2018
» Activists and workers' unions have demanded land development plans be immediately excluded from the terms of reference of the high-speed railway set to link Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airports, alleging it would monopolise involvement in the megaproject down to "a few large firms."
Trade war will cause 'ripple effect'
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 09/08/2018
» The United States must cease its trade war with China or risk causing a ripple effect in the economies of its allies, including Thailand, former Chinese ambassador to Thailand Guan Mu said.
Safety talks loom for BTS Skytrain
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 16/08/2018
» City Hall and the Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC) will next week hold talks on installing platform barriers on all the BTS Skytrain stations, after a woman fainted and fell onto the train tracks at Ratchathewi station Wednesday.
High-speed rail link pushed back to 2024
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 24/07/2018
» The high-speed railway set to link Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airports will open in mid-2024 at the earliest, State Railway of Thailand (SRT) acting governor Voravuth Mala said Monday.
Talks hit wall over delay clause
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 02/06/2018
» Thai and Chinese authorities failed to reach a conclusion in the latest round of meetings yesterday on whether China can sue the Thai government if the latter fails to meet construction deadlines, thereby causing delays to the Thai-Sino high-speed train project.