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  • Construction halted on Rama II Road for new year travel ease | Thaiger

    Construction halted on Rama II Road for new year travel ease

    The Transport Ministry has announced the suspension of all construction activities along Rama II Road from December 26 to January 2 next year. This decision aims to ease travel for those heading south during the new year holiday period. Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit highlighted that the focus of the suspension is to aid travellers using this major route. “We also…

  • New M9 motorway to connect Bangkok districts in 2029 | Thaiger

    New M9 motorway to connect Bangkok districts in 2029

    The Cabinet has given the green light for a significant new infrastructure project: a 35-kilometre M9 motorway aiming to connect Bangkok’s Bang Khunthian district with Bang Bua Thong district in Nonthaburi. Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit announced this development, highlighting its potential to alleviate traffic congestion on Kanchanaphisek Road’s western side and enhance connectivity with Bangkok’s network of outer ring roads.…

  • UNESCO experts to assess Ayutthaya rail project impact | Thaiger

    UNESCO experts to assess Ayutthaya rail project impact

    UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee will send experts to review the high-speed rail track construction project in Ayutthaya next month. The visit aims to discuss the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) with the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and provide technical recommendations for preserving the integrity of the world heritage site. These experts, while offering guidance, do not have the power to…

  • Phuket rolls out electric buses in bold push for greener island | Thaiger

    Phuket rolls out electric buses in bold push for greener island

    Phuket has just taken a major leap towards modernising its public transport with the launch of electric buses, marking the beginning of a cleaner, more sustainable future for the island. The historic moment occurred yesterday, December 2 at the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO), where a ceremony was held to unveil the first trial buses. Governor Sophon Suwannarat and PPAO…

  • Thai Cabinet extends 20-baht train fare with 400m baht budget | Thaiger

    Thai Cabinet extends 20-baht train fare with 400m baht budget

    The Thai Cabinet has sanctioned a budget of 400 million baht to extend the 20-baht flat fare for the Red and Purple electric train lines for an additional year. This decision aims to provide continued financial relief to commuters using these lines. The extension pertains to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) Red lines, which include the Nakhon Withi Line…

  • Bangkok reviews overpass closure plan amid traffic concerns | Thaiger

    Bangkok reviews overpass closure plan amid traffic concerns

    Plans for a one-year closure of the overpass connecting Rama IX Intersection, Asoke-Din Daeng Intersection, and Phang Mueang Intersection, are to be reassessed following concerns about severe traffic congestion. The Metropolitan Police Bureau advised avoiding the roads in the Din Daeng and Huai Khwang districts due to scheduled repairs from tomorrow, November 30. However, the planned closure has sparked significant…

  • Pattaya City plans intersection expansion to ease traffic congestion | Thaiger

    Pattaya City plans intersection expansion to ease traffic congestion

    Pattaya City is taking action to alleviate traffic congestion at the Sawang Fah–Naklua intersection. City Council President Banlue Kulawanit, accompanied by council members and officials, recently inspected the site following numerous complaints from locals. These complaints highlighted the difficulties large buses face when navigating the narrow corners, causing significant traffic jams during peak hours. Residents have been vocal about the…

  • Bangkok skyfalls: Orange Line bridges gap with flyover demolitions | Thaiger

    Bangkok skyfalls: Orange Line bridges gap with flyover demolitions

    In a bold move set to shake up Bangkok’s skyline, the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) is diving headfirst into its ambitious Orange Line railway project. But there’s a catch: three major flyovers are slated for demolition to make way for progress. Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote is keeping the MRTA on a tight schedule, with acting governor…

  • Bangkok’s big truck crackdown: Clearing the air one gear at a time | Thaiger

    Bangkok’s big truck crackdown: Clearing the air one gear at a time

    City Hall is gearing up for a major move to clean up Bangkok’s air quality, and the Department of Land Transport (DLT) is calling on all operators of six-wheeled trucks and larger vehicles to gear up for action. The city plans to roll out a groundbreaking Low Emission Zone initiative next year, targeting those notorious medium- and large-sized trucks to…

  • Phuket motorists warned of road closure for power pole relocation | Thaiger

    Phuket motorists warned of road closure for power pole relocation

    Motorists in Phuket have been advised to steer clear of Soi Cherng Talay 16 today, November 27, due to a planned closure for essential infrastructure work. The Cherng Talay Police issued a warning to avoid the area as power poles are scheduled to be relocated, impacting traffic flow throughout the day. The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA…

  • Cross-border travel: Thailand and Cambodia relaunch bus services | Thaiger

    Cross-border travel: Thailand and Cambodia relaunch bus services

    For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic hit the brakes, Thailand and Cambodia are set to resume their cross-border bus services, reconnecting Bangkok with Phnom Penh and Siem Reap this Friday, November 29. After more than three years of halted operations, travellers can once again hop on board for a seamless journey between these iconic destinations. The announcement came…

  • Motorcycle taxis causes traffic gridlock during Pattaya concert | Thaiger

    Motorcycle taxis causes traffic gridlock during Pattaya concert

    A major hip-hop concert at Legend Siam created severe traffic chaos in Pattaya at the weekend, as hundreds of motorcycle taxis caused gridlock by parking illegally in the streets. The venue, located roughly 20 kilometres from central Pattaya, drew large crowds that overwhelmed the city’s already tourist-heavy traffic system on Saturday, November 23. The situation deteriorated when motorcycle taxi drivers…

  • Michelin shifts gears: Revs up investment amid Thailand’s EV push | Thaiger

    Michelin shifts gears: Revs up investment amid Thailand’s EV push

    Iconic French tyre manufacturer Michelin is turbocharging its investment in Thailand, eager to ride the wave of the government’s electric vehicle (EV) push, even as local car sales take a dip. With the pedal to the metal, Michelin plans to rev up sales by rolling out cutting-edge products and eco-friendly technologies in line with the global shift towards sustainable business…

  • Bangkok allocates 14.54 billion baht to settle BTS Skytrain debt | Thaiger

    Bangkok allocates 14.54 billion baht to settle BTS Skytrain debt

    The Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) has sanctioned a substantial budget of 14.54 billion baht for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to address its debt to Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC), the operator of the city’s BTS Skytrain. This decision follows a proposal submitted by Bangkok’s governor, Chadchart Sittipunt, during a BMC meeting. Chadchart presented a draft ordinance requesting the…

  • Overloaded truck in Phuket sparks road safety concern (video) | Thaiger

    Overloaded truck in Phuket sparks road safety concern (video)

    A pickup truck in Phuket overloaded with what appeared to be water tanks caught the attention of many when a video showcasing its precarious state was posted online. The clip sparked a discussion about road safety and law enforcement on social media. A Facebook user shared a 33-second video on the เหตุด่วนเหตุร้าย ร่วมด้วยช่วยกัน ภูเก็ต V.2 (Emergency Incidents, Help Together Phuket…

  • Revving down: Nissan shifts gears with Thai job cuts | Thaiger

    Revving down: Nissan shifts gears with Thai job cuts

    Nissan Motor Corporation is gearing up for a major reshuffle in Thailand, as the automotive giant plans to slash or relocate around 1,000 jobs amidst its sweeping global workforce reduction strategy. This hard-hitting news comes from insider sources who leaked the story to Reuters, albeit under the cloak of anonymity due to their lack of authorisation to go public. The…

  • Pattaya’s traffic turmoil: No more rogue bus stops | Thaiger

    Pattaya’s traffic turmoil: No more rogue bus stops

    Pattaya’s reputation as a bustling tourist paradise is under threat—not from a lack of attractions, but from a gridlock of its own making. At a Pattaya City Council meeting yesterday, November 20, council member Surin Yimyai sounded the alarm about the city’s chaotic public transport practices, particularly buses flouting the rules by picking up and dropping off passengers wherever they…

  • Buckle up: Thai auto shifts gears for loan market acceler-ace-tion | Thaiger

    Buckle up: Thai auto shifts gears for loan market acceler-ace-tion

    Hold onto your seat belts, folks, because CIMB Thai Auto is gearing up for a high-octane comeback in the used car loan market. The subsidiary of CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT), known for its expertise in financing pre-loved motors, has its eyes set on a market turnaround next year, fuelled by a gradual economic recovery and cooling interest rates. Upbeat Managing…

  • Pothole pandemonium: Pattaya dark shortcut sparks chaos | Thaiger

    Pothole pandemonium: Pattaya dark shortcut sparks chaos

    Frustrated residents of South Pattaya have had enough of the endless construction chaos on the infamous shortcut road on Thep Prasit Soi 7. After years of delays and mounting complaints, city council members Nikom Saengkaew and Prasatporn Deeden finally stepped in on November 16 to address the issue. The unfinished road, meant to link Thep Prasit Soi 7 to Soi…

  • Pumped up: Petrol prices to rise, leaving Thailand drivers fuming | Thaiger

    Pumped up: Petrol prices to rise, leaving Thailand drivers fuming

    Hold onto your wallets, folks! Come tomorrow, November 21, at 5am, petrol and gasohol prices are set to climb by 30 satang per litre, courtesy of PTT Station’s latest price tweak. In contrast, diesel aficionados can breathe a slight sigh of relief as their prices remain untouched. Once the clock strikes, expect to shell out 44.24 baht per litre for…

  • Cheers to safety: Thailand’s plan to tackle alcohol-fuelled crashes | Thaiger

    Cheers to safety: Thailand’s plan to tackle alcohol-fuelled crashes

    Thailand is ringing in the new year with a determined focus on safety, as Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin reveals a no-nonsense plan to tackle alcohol-fuelled road accidents during the festive celebrations. With the Christmas and new year season notorious for its spike in drink-related mishaps, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee has rolled out four game-changing measures to keep partygoers…

  • Airlines to add 73,000 seats for new year travel in Thailand | Thaiger

    Airlines to add 73,000 seats for new year travel in Thailand

    Six airlines are set to increase their seat offerings by over 73,000 during the new year period to prevent excessive price hikes during the festive season. This effort, led by the Transport Ministry, involves collaboration with Thai Airways International and other members of the Airlines Association of Thailand (AAT), including Bangkok Airways, Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, Thai Lion Air, and…

  • EV excitement with a shock: Thailand’s green dream hits a snag | Thaiger

    EV excitement with a shock: Thailand’s green dream hits a snag

    Thailand’s electric vehicle (EV) industry may be sparking excitement but beneath the surface, a storm of challenges is threatening to short-circuit the nation’s EV ambitions. Despite a surge in EV usage, the sector is grappling with poor domestic car sales, sluggish economic growth, crippling household debt, and cutthroat pricing wars that could derail its progress. Chinese EV manufacturers, with their…

  • Bangkok Motor Expo shifts into high gear to rev up bookings | Thaiger

    Bangkok Motor Expo shifts into high gear to rev up bookings

    Buckle up, folks! The 41st Bangkok International Motor Expo is zooming into town tomorrow, and car distributors are hoping for a much-needed boost in bookings, despite the market feeling like it’s stuck in first gear. Last year saw a whopping 53,248 bookings, and this time around, organisers are revved up to beat that record this year. Kwanchai Paphatphong, the man…

  • Bangkok set for traffic chaos as flyovers close for Orange Line | Thaiger

    Bangkok set for traffic chaos as flyovers close for Orange Line

    Heavy traffic congestion looms over Bangkok as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) prepares to close and demolish three key flyovers for the construction of the Orange Line electric train route. This significant infrastructure project is set to begin tomorrow, November 15, causing major traffic disruptions in some of the city’s busiest areas. The BMA announced yesterday its plan to dismantle…

  • Motorcycle gang with foreign flags disrupts Thai traffic (video) | Thaiger

    Motorcycle gang with foreign flags disrupts Thai traffic (video)

    A disruptive motorcycle gang, displaying flags of a neighbouring country, caused havoc on a Thai roadway, obstructing traffic and leaving drivers frustrated. The incident, initially highlighted on TikTok by a user named Ginnaralynn, occurred yesterday, November 12, drawing attention to the reckless behaviour of the bikers. The viral video showed a group of big bikes, prominently featuring flags from a…

  • Bangkok to beat the gridlock with new congestion charge | Thaiger

    Bangkok to beat the gridlock with new congestion charge

    Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit revealed that Bangkok could soon join cities like London and Singapore with a congestion charge aimed at unclogging the city’s crowded streets and reducing pollution. Suriya announced a six-month timeline for the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) to finalise a study identifying the best model for implementing the charge. “We’re looking at…

  • Taxi tensions in Phuket: Drivers demand ride-hailing rights | Thaiger

    Taxi tensions in Phuket: Drivers demand ride-hailing rights

    Tensions are boiling over in Phuket as local green plate taxi drivers, reliant on app-based bookings to stay afloat, face hefty 2,000-baht fines for doing just that. Drivers rallied at Saphan Hin’s central stage last Tuesday, November 5, calling on officials to overhaul outdated regulations that penalise them for using ride-hailing apps – a vital income stream since the pandemic…

  • Tunnel expressway project shelved due to projected lack of returns | Thaiger

    Tunnel expressway project shelved due to projected lack of returns

    Transport Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit announced the cancellation of a major expressway infrastructure project’s underground component. The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) will not proceed with the tunnel section of the Phase 3 Northern Expressway project (N1 section), which was designed to connect the Si Rat Expressway to both Ngamwongwan and Prasert Manukit roads. The decision comes…

  • Thailand gears up for excise tax as it charges into electric future | Thaiger

    Thailand gears up for excise tax as it charges into electric future

    Thailand is set to adjust its automotive excise tax structure to reflect the global shift towards electric vehicles (EVs), according to Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul. This move aims to harmonise local policies with international trends in the automotive industry, particularly as the competition between battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) intensifies. Paopoom highlighted the uncertainty…

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