Line to Launch Taxi Service in Bangkok
BANGKOK — A new taxi-booking service will compete against rivals Grab and Uber, this time with the blessing of the government and taxi drivers.
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Woman Killed After Falling Onto Airport Rail Link
BANGKOK — A woman was hit and killed by an airport-bound train Monday morning after falling onto the tracks.
BTS Again Floats Plan to Close, Rebuild Saphan Taksin Station
BANGKOK — Skytrain officials on Wednesday hinted that the long-delayed plan to expand a popular station close to Taksin Bridge may be implemented within the “beginning of this year.”
Axe-Wielding Phuket Taxi Driver Arrested (Video)
PHUKET — A taxi driver was arrested Sunday for allegedly threatening another motorist with an axe in full view of foreign tourists at Phuket International Airport.
Traffic Notice: Olympic Triumph Parade Kicks Off This Afternoon
BANGKOK — A parade honoring Thai Olympians will take place at 3pm today in Bangkok and will likely complicate already notorious Friday traffic.
Commuters Stuck as MRT Goes Back to Paper Age
BANGKOK— Subway commuters were met with an unwelcome surprise early Thursday morning when the electronic entry systems crashed system-wide and they were unable to enter the platform.
Hua Lamphong’s 100-Year Service To End in November, Gov’t Says
BANGKOK — The historic Bangkok Railway Station, or Hua Lamphong, will cease its operation later this year after a century of service, state railway officials said Friday.
Junta to Sidestep 5 Laws to Move Stalled Railway Project
BANGKOK — When the junta leader uses his absolute power next week to overcome legal obstacles to a high-speed rail line, it will skirt...
Was the Public Coerced Into Choosing Ugly Bridge Design?
BANGKOK — Architects raised concern Thursday that the controversial design for a footbridge over the Chao Phraya River was decided upon well before the public was given a chance to weigh in.
Elevated Rail Structure Falls on Car; Narrowly Misses Woman
BANGKOK — A driver narrowly escaped injury – or worse – when a giant metal bar fell from an elevated rail under construction and landed on his car Friday afternoon.
