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Surging costs dull Songkran spirits
Post Reporters, Published on 09/04/2026
» Soaring fuel costs are rippling across Thailand just days before the Songkran festival, pushing up food prices, squeezing small vendors, raising costs for farmers and transport operators, and dampening travel sentiment in key tourism centres.
Public transport operators to protest
News, ACHADTHAYA CHUENNIRAN, CHAKKRAPAN NATANRI and PRASIT TANGPRASERT, Published on 05/04/2026
» Public transport operators in major cities are under mounting pressure as surging fuel prices erode incomes and threaten services.
Cabinet approves measures to ease fuel cost impact
Online Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026
» The caretaker cabinet on Thursday approved a series of measures aimed at easing the impact of soaring fuel prices on households and businesses, ranging from welfare card top-ups to soft loans for small businesses.
Fuel shortage thinning Suvarnabhumi taxi ranks
Online Reporters, Published on 21/03/2026
» A fuel shortage is severely disrupting taxi services at Suvarnabhumi Airport, with large SUV taxis gradually suspending operations and only about 2,500 vehicles currently in active service, out of a fleet estimated at more than 5,000, operators say.
DLT launches safety tool for passengers
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/03/2026
» The Department of Land Transport has launched its “Taxi Dee Prom” system, introducing digital tools designed to enhance safety, transparency and convenience for taxi passengers in Bangkok, the DLT says.
Bangkok rolls out cooling centres as heat risks rise in 2026
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 24/02/2026
» Bangkok is stepping up its response to intensifying heat by rolling out air‑conditioned cooling centres across the capital, part of a broader heat management plan aimed at protecting residents as temperatures climb in 2026 and climate risks grow.
QR codes in taxis will enable fare checks, complaints
Online Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026
» All metered taxis in Thailand will be required to display three QR codes that allow passengers to verify driver information, estimate fares, rate services and file complaints, according to the Department of Land Transport.
New project to help riders switch to EVs
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/02/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has partnered with the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) on a project to support motorcycle taxi riders in switching to electric vehicles.
Six reasons why ‘Thais walk with literally zero urgency’
Online Reporters, Published on 06/02/2026
» It's a scene familiar to anyone who has spent time in Bangkok: You're navigating the crowded footpaths of Sukhumvit, trying to make your train connection, when you find yourself trapped behind someone moving at what feels like geological speed. They pause mid-stride to check their phone, drift unpredictably left and right, then stop completely, often right at the narrowest part of the walkway.
Don Mueang airport: Your transport guide
Online Reporters, Published on 04/02/2026
» As Bangkok's secondary international airport and primary hub for domestic travel, Don Mueang serves millions of passengers annually. Whether you are arriving in the capital or heading home, understanding your transport options can make your journey smoother and quicker.