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Introducing Thailand Submerged: The news section
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/09/2012
» One of the best things about Thailand Submerged is that it follows last year’s flooding from start to finish. Thus, it is easy to compare this year’s flood situation with last year. What for example was the situation like in 2011 at this time. Let’s take a look.
Bangkok to get new bus app
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/05/2019
» The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority is planning to launch a mobile application called "City go" to benefit commuters.
High speeds boost road deaths, says study
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 12/04/2019
» More than half of drivers in Bangkok have exceeded the speed limit, while 27% of road users have driven after drinking and 35% of motorcycle riders have incorrectly worn their helmets, according to a study by the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS).
Drinking bus driver fined, loses job
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/02/2019
» A Route 34 minibus driver has been fired and fined 5,000 baht for drinking beer and smoking with friends during working hours on Tuesday this week.
Man guns down children, 4 in-laws at New Year party
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 02/01/2019
» A man who felt slighted by his in-laws shot dead six family members including his two young children at a New Year's Eve party before turning the gun on himself, police said on Tuesday.
Green Line route opens Dec 6
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/11/2018
» The Green Line rail extension between Bearing and Samut Prakan will be operational from Dec 6, with commuters entitled to free rides for four months.
Heavy jams forecast after Lam Sali flyover closure
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/12/2018
» The city police and the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) are preparing for the closure of the Lam Sali flyover in Bang Kapi to make way for the construction of a station on the MRTA's Orange Line.
Free rides on BTS Samut Prakan section extended
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/11/2018
» The 13km extension of the BTS elevated rail route linking southern Bangkok with Samut Prakan will open next month and commuters will be allowed free trips for four months, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Monday.
Air-con bus fares to rise ฿2
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/10/2018
» The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority will raise air-conditioned bus fares by two baht from 11-23 baht a trip to 13-25 baht on Oct 15, cancelling out the two-baht fare reduction in February 2015.
MRT allowed to go to Chiang Mai, Phangnga, Phuket
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/09/2018
» Bangkok’s subway operator has been allowed to invest in and run two light rail projects in Chiang Mai, Phangnga and Phuket worth a combined 52 billion baht.