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City to revive 'Venice of the East' through new boat lines
News, Om Jotikasthira and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/11/2018
» The construction of six electric train lines in Bangkok will leave main roads almost paralysed in terms of traffic congestion.
Young voters find voice
News, Om Jotikasthira and Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 28/10/2018
» Just months after the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) eased the political ban allowing parties to recruit new members and select candidates, parties have now begun to float ideas about how to attract the support of first-time voters.
Thai Airways to discuss plans with Somkid
News, Suchat Sritama and Om Jotikasthira, Published on 20/09/2018
» Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) will present strategic plans to the government aimed at driving the business recovery and future growth of the national flag carrier to transform it into a premium international airline, the company said on Wednesday.
MRTA closes in on 2 rail plans
News, Chatrudee Theparat & Om Jotikasthira, Published on 12/09/2018
» The cabinet approved a royal decree yesterday that would appoint the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) to oversee the construction of urban mass-transit projects in Chiang Mai, Phangnga and Phuket.
City Hall mulls BTS private ownership
News, Om Jotikasthira and Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/08/2018
» City Hall has floated the idea of allowing private firms to bid for a new contract that will allow them to operate the extension lines of BTS Green Line electric trains running outside Bangkok.
Prayut touts EEC for prosperity
News, Dumrongkiat Mala and Om Jotikasthira, Published on 02/08/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha reaffirmed Wednesday that the key to ensuring Thailand escapes the "middle-income trap" and transforms into a high-income nation means sticking to the 20-year national strategy and Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) project.
Cash but no home for Karen
News, Om Jotikasthira & Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/06/2018
» The Supreme Administrative Court ruled yesterday that six ethnic Karen villagers cannot return to their forest homeland in Phetchaburi's Kaeng Krachan National Park after their houses were burned down by park officers in 2011.
Thanathorn elected leader of Future Forward Party
Om Jotikasthira, Published on 27/05/2018
» Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, co-founder of the newly-registered Future Forward Party, has been unanimously voted the party leader.
Udon Thani-Vang Vieng bus services mooted
Om Jotikasthira, Published on 15/05/2018
» Thailand and Laos are planning regular bus services between Udon Thani and Vang Vieng, a popular tourist spot in the landlocked country, before the end of the year.
Arkhom sees holiday travel dip
News, Om Jotikasthira & Chaiwat Satyam, Published on 04/04/2018
» Fewer passengers are likely to use transport provided by government agencies during the Songkran holidays this year, according to Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.