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Govt eyes one-price electric train rides
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/05/2025
» The Department of Rail Transport (DRT) has proposed a 20-baht fare cap for all-electric train lines to the Transport Ministry, with cabinet approval expected later this month.
Residents use electric fans in protest against charcoal plant fumes
Published on 12/05/2025
» CHACHOENGSAO – Residents of Bang Nam Priao district held a protest against a charcoal-making factory on Sunday, bringing electric fans to symbolically blow away the smelly pollution from the plant they say also causes health problems in the area.
Nature group blasts cable car project
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/05/2025
» The Seub Nakhasathien Foundation has voiced opposition to the proposed construction of a cable car system in Phu Kradueng National Park in Loei province, over concerns that the system could damage the area's fragile ecosystem.
Mass Rapid Transit Act tweaks eyed to pave way for flat fare
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/04/2025
» The Ministry of Transport is preparing to propose amendments to the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Act during a special session of the House of Representatives next month, aligning with the rollout of the 20-baht flat fare policy for the electric railway system in September.
BMTA to replace fleet with EVs
News, Published on 20/04/2025
» The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) will replace its natural gas-powered (NGV) buses with electric-powered (EV) air-conditioned buses, with the first batch of 500 EV buses set for delivery this year.
Flat train fare set to start from Sept 30
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/04/2025
» The 20-baht flat fare for all electric train lines will become effective from Sept 30, with Thai passengers required to register for the programme via the Tang Rat application, according to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
Thai road safety centre activated for Songkran
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/04/2025
» The Ministry of Interior reopened the Road Safety Operation Centre on Thursday to monitor traffic incidents during the so-called "ten dangerous days" of Songkran from April 11–20.
Local death count from Friday's tremor rises to 18
Published on 30/03/2025
» At least 18 people have died in Thailand as a result of the powerful earthquake which struck Myanmar on Friday, while 78 people remain unaccounted for as of Sunday, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration said.
Thai quake death toll reaches 17 with 77 missing, monorail still halted
Online Reporters, Published on 30/03/2025
» The death toll in Thailand from Friday's powerful earthquake in Myanmar has reached 17 on Sunday, with 77 people missing, and a Bangkok-Nonthaburi monorail remained halted due to a dislocated power rail.
Quake-hit Bangkok declared disaster area
Published on 28/03/2025
» Bangkok has been declared a disaster area following the strong earthquake in neighbouring Myanmar, City Hall announced on Friday.