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Don Mueang shop bidding starts soon
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 25/09/2019
» Bidding for the concession to run duty-free shops at Don Mueang airport is expected to get under way next month, followed by a competition in December for the right to operate duty-free pick-up counters, the Airports of Thailand (AoT) says.
Transport Ministry preps ride-sharing bill
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 26/09/2019
» The Transport Ministry is preparing a draft law to enable private car drivers to serve passengers through ride-sharing apps, despite fierce protest from conventional taxis.
Ride-hailing plan ignites protest
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 27/09/2019
» Dozens of taxi motorcyclists yesterday protested outside the Transport Ministry against the planned legalisation of app-based ride-hailing services, as officials stood firm on the plan.
Govt mulls end of fast train plan
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 27/09/2019
» The government may scrap three high-speed rail projects after being spurned by private investors, a source at the Transport Ministry said.
THAI may stick to renting after B156bn plane purchase axed
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 28/09/2019
» The scrapping of Thai Airways International Plc's (THAI) plan to buy 38 new planes may force the national flag carrier to stick to renting.
Trains can remedy city's ills, says Prayut
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 01/10/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has issued a promise to build more mass-transit systems for commuters in the capital, following the success of the new Blue Line extension, which on Monday launched full-scale services from the suburb of Lak Song to Hua Lamphong station.
Saksayam eyes hybrid e-car, tax cuts
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 03/10/2019
» Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has floated the idea of reducing taxes and registration fees for environmentally-friendly vehicles, to combat the ultra-fine PM2.5 smog blanketing the city.
Yamato backs product certification centres
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 03/10/2019
» Yamato, a major Japanese logistics company, expressed an interest in co-investing with Thailand to build "certification hubs" for agricultural products at airports in both countries, said Jatuporn Niemsuk, a director of the International Affairs Division of the Ministry of Transport's Office of the Permanent Secretary.
Rehab plan 'failing' as THAI losses mount
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 04/10/2019
» Deputy Transport Minister Thaworn Senneam has expressed concern that the loss-ridden national flag carrier Thai Airways International (THAI) may be in danger of running up net losses of well over 10 billion baht this year.
Consortium faces blacklist
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 04/10/2019
» The government is still optimistic the Charoen Pokphand Group (CP)-led consortium -- the winner of a bid to build the 224-billion-baht high-speed railway linking three airports -- will sign the contract on Oct 15 as required.