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Dual-track routes poised for go-ahead
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 21/10/2016
» Three dual-track rail routes worth more than 55 billion baht are expected to get the cabinet's approval on Nov 1, kicking off a busy month when many key rail projects are being pushed for a decision, permanent secretary for transport Chartchai Tipsunaree says.
Aviation board seeks to tighten airline licence applications
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 12/10/2016
» New aviation legislation will authorise the Civil Aviation Board (CAB), instead of solely the transport minister, to approve Air Operating Licences (AOLs) to ensure tough airline screenings, according to Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) director Chula Sukmanop.
Tougher drink drive law on way
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 06/10/2016
» The government is studying the possibility of adopting a law where passengers travelling in the same car as a driver found guilty of driving under the influence also face charges associated with the driver's drink-driving offences.
Suvarnabhumi expects bids by October
Business, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 15/09/2016
» The long-awaited expansion of Suvarnabhumi airport is slated to have an auction for contractors in October, with construction starting by February, says president Nitinai Sirismatthakarn of the state-controlled Airports of Thailand (AoT).
THAI praises use of S44 for pilot shortage
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 07/09/2016
» Thai Airways International (THAI) and budget subsidiary Thai Smile Airways have welcomed the proposed use of Section 44 of the interim charter to address shortages of trained pilots and aviation personnel.
Prayut gives nod for two rail projects
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 03/09/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has approved in principle to proceed with two high-speed rail projects -- Bangkok-Rayong, and Bangkok-Hua Hin -- under the public-private partnership (PPP) scheme.
Prayut boosts double-track rail plan
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 30/08/2016
» The State Railway of Thailand's (SRT) planned double-track railway development will be a boon to cross-border freight transport, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says.
Financial disagreement delays railway
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 23/08/2016
» The first 3.5 kilometres of the Sino-Thai railway from Bangkok to the lower Northeast will not begin work in September as planned due to financial disagreements between both countries, according to the Transport Ministry.
Electric rail to open for business in under three years
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 23/08/2016
» A new electric rail linking Hua Lamphong, Tha Phra and Lak Song is set to open in less than three years with four stations on the route to be developed into novel cultural attractions.
CAAT director gets the boot
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 19/08/2016
» Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) director Alongkot Poolsuk was abruptly suspended from work, despite his approved resignation.