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Chayathan set to take over rail department
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 20/05/2019
» Chayathan Promsorn, deputy director of the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP), is likely to be named as chief of the new Rail Department, a source at the Transport Ministry said.
Govt moving ahead with rail plan
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 25/11/2019
» A new Blue Line extension from Tao Pun to Tha Phra, which is set to open for a trial run next month, is one of 10 electric rail routes under a state plan to optimise public transport in Bangkok.
Twelve canals eyed to ease city transport
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 04/08/2019
» The Transport Ministry plans to develop and integrate Klong Mahasawat and 11 other canals into Bangkok's main transport system as part of its long-term plan to solve the city's worsening traffic congestion.
Bullet train project set to cost B420bn
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 16/12/2017
» Japan has concluded its study on the Bangkok-Chiang Mai Shinkansen-like bullet train construction, estimating investment costs to be as high as 420 billion baht and fares of just over 1,000 baht a trip.
SRT sets rail bids timetable
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 09/12/2019
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will call bids for rail construction projects worth more than 200 billion baht, including high-speed train and double-track rail projects, next year.
Expressway toll payments by 'touch' credit card next year
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 27/11/2019
» Motorists will be able to use credit cards to pay toll fees next year, starting with the Kanchanapisek expressway in January, the Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) announced on Wednesday.
Passes to cut fares on MRT lines
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 21/11/2019
» Passengers on Bangkok's Blue and Purple line trains will receive fare discounts of up to 32% if they buy 30-day passes issued from next month as part of government efforts to lower the cost of living.
BTS contracts to be extended by 40 years
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 28/11/2019
» Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will propose to the cabinet the extension of BTS’ operation concession contracts by another 40 years, with fares capped at not more 65 baht per trip throughout the period.
Hi-speed rail project set for more talks
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 04/11/2019
» Although the 35th Asean Summit will end on Monday, Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang will meet Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in a bilateral talk on Tuesday in yet another attempt to clear hurdles standing in the way of Thailand's first high-speed railway linking Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima.
Bang Sue-Tha Phra extension opens next month
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 05/11/2019
» The Bang Sue-Tha Phra extension of the MRT mass transit line will open for a public trial run next month, completing the Blue Line’s planned loop around the centre of Bangkok.