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Bangkok improvises to stay afloat
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 17/10/2017
» Residents of flood-prone areas in Bangkok were forced to resort to makeshift measures to secure their homes and possessions last weekend after the city was slammed by violent rainstorms that left cars submerged while mothers pulled infants along streets in inflatable dinghies and zebras waded knee-deep at Safari World.
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".
Booze ban expands to bus drivers
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 05/12/2017
» Drivers of buses and other forms of public transport who are suspected of having consumed alcohol will be prohibited from operating vehicles in 61 accident-prone areas nationwide during the New Year period, Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said Monday.
Seat-stripping gambit draws fans, haters
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 21/11/2017
» The MRT Blue Line removed 14 seats from one of its service trains on Monday to accommodate more people, sparking mixed reactions from passengers and observers on social media.
Queues at Don Mueang pick up speed
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 08/08/2017
» The wait at Don Mueang International Airport's foreign immigration line was around 30 minutes to an hour on Monday, after long queues leading to four- to five-hour waits on Saturday prompted outrage.
Calls to moderate foreign worker laws
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 15/11/2017
» Economists and business operators have urged the government to implement more practical measures in its efforts to regulate the flow of foreign labour into the country, a seminar has been told.
Princess takes part in rehearsal
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 16/10/2017
» Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn yesterday took part in the second rehearsal for the processions of the late King's royal funeral ceremonies at Sanam Luang, which drew a large crowd of people who braved an overnight wait to observe the day-long event.
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.
New terminal strays from plan
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 27/09/2018
» The Architect Council of Thailand (ACT) will submit a petition to the prime minister on Monday, detailing the irregularities it found in Suvarnabhumi airport's planned passenger terminal, according to its president.