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Thailand Consumers Council demands city plan be revised
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/07/2024
» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) and Bangkok community representatives have called on the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to stop a public hearing on its new city planning blueprint or they will ask the Administrative Court to rule against it.
Orange Line due to fully open in 2030
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/07/2024
» The MRT Orange Line electric railway system linking Bangkok's east and west is expected to be fully opened by November 2030, with the eastern section due to be opened as soon as 2028.
BMA urged to build its own motorcycle ride-hailing app
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/07/2024
» A city council member has asked the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to develop a new application for calling motorcycle taxis to ensure safety and reasonable fares for passengers.
Thai Airways ranks in top 10 international airlines
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/07/2024
» Thai Airways International (THAI) is among the top ten best international airlines, according to a survey by Travel + Leisure.
Myanmar strife spurs Ranong Port uptick
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/07/2024
» An increase in activity at Ranong Port because of Myanmar's move towards shipping export goods instead of using land routes due to its civil war will benefit the government's Land Bridge project, said Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri.
Locals resist Bangkok tunnel option
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/07/2024
» Residents have opposed the Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat)'s proposal to construct an underground route to replace a controversial section of the N1 Expressway development after a 17-month initial feasibility study.
More ‘alien’ fish found in Bangkok
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/07/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is working with the Department of Fisheries to curb the population of blackchin tilapia, which is increasing in three Bangkok districts. The invasive species is causing trouble for farmers as it preys on smaller fish.
Woman faults BMA panel's handling of sex abuse case
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/07/2024
» A woman who claimed to have been sexually harassed by a Bangkok Metropolitan Administration senior executive has expressed disappointment over the handling of her case by a BMA panel.
Visa waiver brings surge in Thai-China flights
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/07/2024
» The number of flights between Thailand and China has risen to 55,000 in the past eight months since the two countries signed a mutual visa exemption agreement, according to the Ministry of Transport.
Cabinet to see Red Line extension plan ‘soon’
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/07/2024
» The plan to build the first extension for the Red Line electric rail system from Rangsit to Thammasat University is ready to be submitted to the cabinet, according to the Ministry of Transport.