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Time to adjust expectations of new govt
News, Published on 18/09/2023
» Many Thais have high expectations of the Pheu Thai-led government. They can't be blamed, because in the lead up to the election on May 14, they were bombarded with various pledges under the slogan "Think big, can do for the Thai people".
Whistleblower risks losing his way
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 06/03/2023
» Thanks to whistleblower Chuvit Kamolvisit for his latest exposure of a major online gambling network, allegedly operated by a police officer attached to the logistics department, popularly known as "Inspector Sua", the Central Investigation Bureau police on Friday launched coordinated raids at 63 targets in six provinces.
Probe train bid claims
News, Editorial, Published on 10/10/2022
» As much as it wants to speed up the construction of mass transit systems in the city to alleviate traffic congestion, the government needs to clear allegations of unfair competition in bidding for the Orange Line's western expansion.
Orange Line needs scrutiny
News, Editorial, Published on 08/02/2021
» The decision of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) to scrap bidding for construction of the western section of the MRT's Orange Line while a court decision is pending bodes ill for transparency.
Give public train deal say
News, Editorial, Published on 31/10/2019
» The Interior Ministry's plan to table a 40-year train concession extension for BTS Group Holdings before the economic cabinet on Friday is likely to hit snag as a House panel has said it will veto the move.
Tickets to ride too expensive
News, Editorial, Published on 31/05/2019
» As new electric train lines are scheduled to be up and running later this year and over the next few years, commuters will be able to travel across Greater Bangkok with ease, hopping from one system to another of these sprawling train networks without having to get stuck in traffic jams. But such travel convenience will come at a high cost, as has been the case for several years already.
BTS fare rise puts onus on BMA to help
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 06/04/2017
» Living in Bangkok is getting more and more unaffordable for average income earners.