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Wires along Ratchadapisek go underground next year
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/11/2017
» The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) will call for bids for a 4.3 billion baht overhead-to-underground power line conversion contract along a first stretch of Ratchadaphisek road next year.
Dubai tests pilotless drone taxi. Would you try it?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/09/2017
» Dubai staged a test flight on Monday for what it said would soon be the world's first drone taxi service.
Hyperloop hits 310kph in test
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/08/2017
» The near-supersonic rail system known as hyperloop has passed another key milestone on its path to become reality, the US startup Hyperloop One said Wednesday.
Worst floods in 2 decades hit Sakon Nakhon (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/07/2017
» Tropical depression "Sonca" has lashed Sakon Nakhon, leading to the worst floods in the northeastern province for two decades. Flooding persisted across the Northeast.
August opening for Tao Poon 'missing link'
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/05/2017
» The Transport Ministry expects to open the rail service on the 1.2km "missing link" in August, ending a long wait for commuters forced to put up with inconvenient travel between two nearby rail lines which have a common connection.
Limited common ticket system to begin Oct 1
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/05/2017
» Oct 1 will see the launch of common tickets at some skytrain, subway, rail link stations and on some buses in Bangkok and surrounding areas, says the Office of the Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTTPP).
Relief for BKK motorists as two roads set to reopen
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/05/2017
» The fire-damaged Thai-Belgium Bridge on Rama IV Road is ready to be reopened to motorists today while he reopening of the Ratchayothin intersection could take place on May 22.
Monorail plans finalised for approval
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/04/2017
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) aims to sign construction contracts early next month for the two key electric rail lines that will carry people from surrounding provinces to the capital.
Green line extention to Samut Prakan faces delay
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/03/2017
» A section of the Green Line rail route, linking Soi Bearing and Samrong stations, due to be launched on April 1, risks delay as authorities struggle over budgetary issues.
Mass transit: Partial launch of new ticketing system set for June
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/01/2017
» A common ticketing system for different modes of public transport is expected to be partially introduced in June, says a transport official.