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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.
'A few options' in tollway row
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 28/08/2019
» The Transport Ministry says it has a few options available to settle the unfair competition issue between the Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) and a subsidiary of the Bangkok Expressway and Metro Plc (BEM).
New Don Muang Tollway extension to open by 2025
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 27/08/2019
» The Don Muang Tollway will be extended by 18 kilometres, effectively connecting its Rangsit-Bang Pa-in section to the M6 motorway to Nakhon Ratchasima, the Department of Highways has announced.
AoT's new Suvarnabhumi terminal 'won't benefit users'
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 27/08/2019
» The Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage (ASA) has voiced its opposition to the 42-billion-baht plan to build a second terminal at Suvarnabhumi airport, saying it will not benefit passengers or ease overcrowding.
Department of Airports protests Krabi airport bid
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 23/08/2019
» The Department of Airports (DoA) has opposed Airports of Thailand's (AoT) plan to take control of Krabi airport as it is the DoA's main source of income.