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42 Billion Baht For 2nd Suvarnabhumi Terminal

BANGKOK — The national airport operator said Wednesday it has approved 42 billion baht to build a new terminal at Suvarnabhumi International Airport.

City Hall Challenge Delays Decision on BTS Accessibility Suit

BANGKOK — City Hall filed a motion in the Civil Court on Tuesday to block its consideration of a class-action lawsuit brought by commuters...
Two private buses block a street on Sep. 1 near CentralPlaza Lardprao in Bangkok. Photo: @KungBKP / Twitter

Transport Minister Open to Raising Some Bus Fares Next Year

BANGKOK — The Transport Minister said Monday he would consider raising fares for private bus operators for the first time in nearly four years after he was met with a rally and strike threats.
A BTS Skytrain engineer peeks outside the train during the disruption on June 22 at BTS Chit Lom.

City Hall Says It Can’t Fine BTS for Service Failure

BANGKOK — City Hall on Monday said a 1.8 million baht fine intended for repeated BTS failures last month could not be imposed due to “conditions in the contract.”

Green Line Going Nowhere for at Least Two Years

BANGKOK — The elevated Green Line extension from southern Bangkok to Samut Prakan province will not be ready for trial runs as promised, transit...

Commuters Trapped in BTS Rush Hour Breakdown

BANGKOK — A system failure left hundreds of skytrain passengers stranded on platforms and carriages for an hour.

Thailand’s First Microbus Runs Tomorrow

RATCHABURI — The country’s “first minibus” will hit the road Wednesday morning.

28 Uber Drivers Busted, Now Official Floats Article 44 Ban

BANGKOK — After 28 Uber drivers were caught up in sweeps, a top transport official on Tuesday suggested the junta use its absolute power to shut down the ride-hailing app.

Pink and Yellow Monorail Lines Given 2020 Completion

BANGKOK — Two more commuter rail extensions in the capital were given ambitious completion dates after the announcement Tuesday of a firm to build them.

UberMoto Pitches Novel Solution to Lifting Ban: Change the Laws

BANGKOK — Transportation officials said they need to deliberate further over legal amendments proposed by Uber which would allow its UberMoto taxis to roll out again.

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