Toyota Investing $1 Billion in Ride-Hailing Company Grab
TOKYO — Japan's top automaker Toyota Motor Corp. is investing USD$1 billion (32 trillion baht) in Grab, the leading ride-hailing company in Southeast Asia.
BKK Airport Taxis Want 50% Fee Hike
SAMUT PRAKAN — Taxis at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Monday renewed their calls for higher fares and service fees, citing the rising cost of living.
2.5B Baht to Fix Suvarnabhumi ‘Soft Spots’
BANGKOK — The national airport operator Wednesday said up to 2.5 billion baht will be spent to repair Suvarnabhumi International Airport’s taxiways next year.
Some MRT Fares to Go Up 1 Baht From July
BANGKOK — The metro operator Friday said it would raise some fares by 1 baht starting July.
Mercedes VIP Taxis Roll Out in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Stuck in Bangkok traffic? Mai pen rai – as long as there’s Wi-Fi and a place to charge one’s phone.
Motosai OK with Apps if They Follow Same Rules
BANGKOK — Motorcycle taxis said Thursday they’re not completely opposed to ride-hailing services such as GrabBike but insist they must obey the law.
Military Urges Motosai to Register with App – Any App
BANGKOK — A military unit overseeing motorcycle taxi services will encourage riders to register with private ride-hailing applications to ease conflict while new rules are being written.
Chiang Mai, Phuket Second Airports Will Be ‘Great Help’
BANGKOK — The decision to build new airports at two top tourist destinations was welcomed by the head of the tourism department Friday as a means to support ever-growing tourist arrivals.
City Hall Approves 256M Baht For BTS Elevators
BANGKOK — A disabled activist Thursday welcomed City Hall’s budget approval to add more elevators to BTS Skytrain stations.
Moto Rally: Riders Demand Grab Play by the Rules
BANGKOK — Motorcycle taxis Thursday converged on the Bangkok headquarters of the largest ride-hailing service to demand it cease operating in violation of the law.
