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Chadchart finds himself in a dilemma
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 14/10/2013
» Transport Minister Chadchart Suttipunt climbed aboard trains, hopped on to public buses _ and unfortunately jumped the gun.
Minister finds taking a bus is no easy ride
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 15/07/2013
» Transport Minister Chadchat Suttipunt almost hit the right mark on his mission to please passengers relying on public buses in Greater Bangkok.
SRT going off the rails as aged route rots
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 22/07/2013
» The train accident in Phrae province last Wednesday is a stark reminder for the State Railway of Thailand and the Transport Ministry of what should be their priority.
Yingluck must be an MP and the PM
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 12/08/2013
» Yingluck Shinawatra is not only the prime minister, she is also a member of parliament. The problem is that she seems to enjoy her premiership status and does not care much about being a member of parliament, although her name tops the roll call of Pheu Thai's party-list representatives.
Hun Sen can't expect help from Thaksin
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 19/08/2013
» 'Hello Thaksin, this is Hun Sen calling. I might need you back to be my adviser again. It's serious.''
Asean fails to step into the Rohingya mess
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 06/05/2013
» The Rohingya problem in Myanmar could have been a blessing in disguise for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. The issue reminds Asean backers that the three "legs" of its supporting pillar _ economic, social and security _ should be going in the same direction, even if at a different pace.
It has taken foreign clout to force action
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 24/06/2013
» 'Your attention, please. The plane will descend to Phuket International Airport shortly. All passengers please remain seated and fasten your seat belts until the aircraft comes to a complete stop. All passengers please fill out an immigration form and proceed to the immigration counter upon arrival. For those who are visiting Phuket for the first time as a tourist, we strongly recommend that you read a statement by the EU ambassadors in Bangkok in the seat pocket right in front of you before you go into the arrival hall.''
A department is rapped for its deficiencies
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 27/05/2013
» How many trees and bushes did the Highway Department uproot from a road leading to Khao Yai National Park when it doubled the traffic lanes to four last year? One, two, 1,000 _ or thousands?
Flawed airport exposed by 'Great Escape'
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 03/06/2013
» Suvarnabhumi airport lives up to its slogan, the ''Airport of Smiles''. At least for Carlo Konstantin Kohl. The German fugitive showed Thai authorities how friendly Suvarnabhumi is when passengers want to leave the airport without the bother of having to wait in immigration lanes or mingling among the long lines of air travellers passing through the place.
Super cars put spotlight on the DSI
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 10/06/2013
» This is a test for the DSI, which has been quite a disappointment ...Welcome to Si Sa Ket, home of Phra Viharn National Park and ... super cars. The Northeast province is a fragile part of the border with Cambodia because of the land dispute around Preah Vihear temple. But in fact it has a hidden asset that few knew about until May 29. Si Sa Ket, the province with a sleepy provincial town, is a haven for luxury car owners.