Truck Bed Ban Outrages Opponents Who Cite Lack of Alternatives
BANGKOK — At the heart of the military government’s traffic regulation u-turn, which will see them enforcing a ban prohibiting travel on the beds of pickup trucks, was the outrage that poor and chiefly rural people will be affected the most given the lack of viable alternatives.
Junta Pilloried for Handling of Rail Project at Forum
BANGKOK — After the junta chief exempted the 179 billion baht, high-speed railway project from 10 laws and orders last week, questions have flown...
How to Travel Cheap or Free for New Year’s
Whether by BTS, MRT, car, airport train or public bus, here are some tips to get you through the bustling crowd of New Year...
Businessman Charged for Fatal Collision Amid Mounting Criticism
AYUTTHAYA — Police today charged a luxury car dealer with deadly reckless driving four days after his speeding Mercedes-Benz barreled into a car on a highway, killing the two people inside.
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...
Taxi Driver Denies Threatening to Shoot Director
BANGKOK — A taxi driver compensated 1,000 baht by a famous film director who hit his cab for refusing to pick him up denied Monday he threatened to shoot the man in front of his daughter.
Later Hours for Airport Rail Link, MRT This Weekend
BANGKOK — More New Year’s revelers can skip driving drunk or facing bad taxis as two public transportation systems will run for an extra two hours.
Replacing Vans With Minibuses Won’t Begin by July
BANGKOK — A plan to replace interprovincial vans with minibuses is unlikely to begin by July 1 as expected, officials said Monday, citing different...
Motorists Urged to Get Dashcams for Songkran
BANGKOK — Those who plan to travel through the provinces for the upcoming Thai New Year holidays should equip their vehicles with dashboard video cameras, a road safety advocate said Tuesday.
Dog Rescued After Falling Onto BTS Rail (Video)
BANGKOK — A dog on Wednesday night spent a few hours trapped on the BTS Skytrain rail before it was finally rescued after operating...