Bangkok Proposes 20-Baht Fare Cap for Electric Railways

BANGKOK (NNT) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Council is urging the Ministry of Transport to implement a 20-baht fare cap for all electric railway systems within the next year to encourage the use of public transport and lower air pollution levels. Pattaya Unveils Plans for New Red Line Monorail Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit, an adviser to Transport Minister […]

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Strong wind blamed for Expressway Rama 2 accident

A sub-contractor has been ordered to suspend work for three days and has been placed under investigation after a metal sheet fell from the elevated expressway under construction on Rama II Road, landing on a pickup truck. Construction of Bangkok’s Pink Line suspended after cement falls and injures child Sarawut Songsivilai, director general of the […]

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BMA says its 25 officials implicated in corruption in fitness equipment procurement

Twenty-five city officials have been implicated in corruption in the procurement of overpriced and overrated fitness equipment for Bangkok fitness centres. Former American YouTube Fitness Idol Allegedly Hits Girlfriend Near Pattaya with Golf Club Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), Nathapong Disayabutra, told a press conference today that a disciplinary committee will […]

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Crowds Gather for Royal Barge Display despite Rain

Bangkok, July 30 (TNA) – A large crowd on Monday gathered at Ratchaworadit pier to witness the royal barge on public display with recitals in honor of His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday. King Maha Vajiralongkorn Celebrates 72nd Birthday with Nationwide Festivities Although the first round of the royal barge display was scheduled to begin […]

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