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MRTA trials free ‘smart parking system’
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/05/2024
» Motorists are invited to try the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand's (MRTA) smart parking system free of charge during its trial run at the Orange Line’s 10-storey Park'n'Ride building at Khlong Ban Ma station on Ramkhamhaeng Road and a parking ground at MRTA station on Rama IX Road, starting on Wednesday.
Wage hikes stir discontent
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/05/2024
» To mark International Labour Day on Wednesday, academics and labour activists have stepped up their calls on the government to increase minimum daily wages for workers nationwide following rises in parts of 10 provinces that took effect on April 13.
BMA to spruce up busy pedestrian areas
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/04/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has begun a pavement renovation programme aiming to upgrade footpaths along 16 routes in highly populated areas of the capital.
Suriya vows 20-baht flat fare next year
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/04/2024
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit says he is pushing for a 20-baht flat fare for all electric train lines to be introduced by September 2025 through a common ticketing system.
BRT set to see upgrades
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/04/2024
» Bangkok's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system will receive a few upgrades this year, with electric buses set to start joining its fleet in July, and a planned expansion of the route in the works.
BMA dredges city's canals to stave off seasonal floods
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/04/2024
» In an effort to ward off flooding during the rainy season, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has begun dredging the city's canals, with the work expected to be finished in May.
Airlines to cut Songkran fares
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/03/2024
» Six airlines will add 104 flights and give a discount of about 20% on early morning and late night domestic flights during the Songkran holiday as an economy option for travellers, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
Songkran 'to make biggest splash yet'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/02/2024
» Bangkok is gearing up for this year's celebrations of Songkran, expected to be more extravagant than ever before as the water festival will be organised as part of the government's promotion of Thailand's soft power.
City needs 'urgent support'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/02/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin urged speedy support for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's (BMA) bid to attract more international visitors to the capital, which has already been named one of the world's most visited cities.
Govt seeks free rides after Pink Line fault
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/12/2023
» The Transport Ministry will ask the operator of the Pink Line monorail system to extend the free trial period along the line after a section of the line had to be closed on Sunday following the failure of a part of the track's conductor rail.