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Bangkok rail service hours extended to 2am on New Year's Day
News, Online Reporters, Published on 23/12/2024
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) will extend the service hours of its four main lines by an extra two hours on New Year’s Eve.
Purple Line extension '50% done'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/12/2024
» The Purple Line southern extension linking Tao Poon in Bang Sue district to Rat Burana, the southern part of Bangkok, is almost halfway complete, says the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA).
Congestion charge for Bangkok gets governor Chadchart's nod
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/10/2024
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt backs the Transport Ministry's plan to levy a congestion fee on vehicles entering central Bangkok streets to fund a flat 20-baht fare policy for every electric train line.
BMA, MRTA to sign land transfer MoU
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/10/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) for the handover of areas during construction of the western section of the Orange Line this week.
Bangkok rail systems undergo tests after accidents
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 13/10/2024
» The operators of both the Yellow and Pink lines are currently testing redesigned guide wheel and conductor rail systems in a bid to prevent repeat malfunctions.
Train lines 'won't affect' historical sites
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/10/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has ordered all agencies to ensure all future plans to build electric train networks outside Bangkok will not affect important historical sites in inner-city areas.
B8bn annual fund for flat rate fare plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/09/2024
» The Transport Ministry plans to finance its 20-baht flat fee policy for all electric rail services in Bangkok with an annual budget of 8 billion baht.
Consumer council backs 20 baht cap on fares
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/09/2024
» The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) supports the Transport Ministry's plan to cap the fare on mass transit electric train services at 20 baht per trip, according to Saree Ongsomwang, TCC secretary-general.