Free Stuff for New Year’s: Tollway, (Some) BTS Rides, and Plant Seeds
BANGKOK — To ring in 2020, the Thai government is waiving fees for some tollways, BTS rides, and national parks.
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.
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.
Disabled Activists to File Class-Action Lawsuit Over BTS Access
BANGKOK — Hundreds of disabled right activists will converge at the Civil Court on Friday to file a class action lawsuit against City Hall...
Thammasat Debuts Electric Motorbike Taxi
PATHUM THANI — More motorbike taxis will soon zooming across a large university campus in northern metro Bangkok, without the pollution or noise.
Chao Phraya and Saen Saep Canal to Get Air-Con Boat Taxis
The operators of tourist boats on the Chao Phraya River announced they will launch air-conditioned commuter boats there and on the Khlong Saen Saep by early 2020.
Trams Could be Humming Across Phuket in 4 Years: Official
PHUKET — Work on a tram line connecting Phuket’s airport to the city is expected to begin next year and could be complete by 2023.
Woman Says She Lied About Taxi Attack For Money
BANGKOK — A 20-year-old woman said Sunday she had filed a false sexual assault complaint against a taxi driver because she needed money.
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.
BTS Fares Increase 5 Baht for Outlying Stations
BANGKOK — Starting on Saturday, commuters must pay another 5 baht to get to the newest stations at the end of the BTS Skytrain’s two lines.
