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Electric Bangkok boat taxis to launch in July
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/06/2024
» An on-demand electric boat taxi service developed by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is due to begin operating in July, around the time the BMA looks set to launch the city-wide expansion of its app-based motorcycle taxi-hailing service, Krung Thep Thanakom Co (KT), the BMA’s business arm, revealed on Sunday.
BMA eyes first Green Line debt payment
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/02/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administrative (BMA) will notify the Interior Ministry regarding an extra budget for the first tranche of debt, worth over 23 billion baht, owed to the Green Line electric rail service operator.
KT, BMA to appeal skytrain debt ruling
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/09/2022
» The board of Krungthep Thanakom Co (KT) is preparing to talk with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) about appealing a court ruling that ordered both parties to pay almost 12 billion baht in overdue debts incurred through the operation and maintenance of Green Line extensions.
Green Line extension no longer free
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/08/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration plans to start charging fares on the extension sections of the BTS Green Line in mid-September. The maximum fare will be capped at 59 baht per ride.
BMA mulls transferring new rail lines
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/08/2022
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt now wants to transfer two new electric rail projects to the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), while City Hall is still struggling to clear up problems surrounding the Green Line’s concessions.
Krungthep Thanakhom ponders government intervention
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/07/2022
» The board of Krungthep Thanakhom (KT), the business arm of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), is considering two options involving government intervention to help solve issues surrounding two Green Line extensions.
Gold Line ready for service next month, says governor
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/09/2020
» The 1.72-km monorail linking Krung Thon Buri skytrain station to Klong San district office is likely to start running next month.
Canal service gets new lease on life
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/04/2020
» Covid-19 may have brought most social activities and businesses to a halt, but the government's march to develop Thailand's transport infrastructure pushes on.
Six telecoms decry True cable lease
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/06/2019
» Six telecom companies have petitioned Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha against City Hall's decision to lease underground cable conduits to True Corporation, claiming it will "destroy fair competition" in the internet and cable communications industry.
True 'won't monopolise' cable project
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/06/2019
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has dismissed accusations it has allowed True Corporation to monopolise its underground cable project, saying the telecom operator will only lease cable conduits, not operate the whole system.