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State Railway of Thailand Implements 24-Hour Monitoring Amid Heavy Rain Warnings
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has initiated round-the-clock surveillance of rail lines in the North and Northeast due to severe weather forecasts.
Khaosod Online Thailand ·
Heavy Rains Trigger Landslides and Road Closures in Mae Hong Son
Severe weather in Mae Hong Son has caused landslides and damaged infrastructure, leading to the closure of a key transport route.
Matichon Online ·
SRTET Prepares to Take Over Airport Rail Link Operations
The State Railway of Thailand Electrified Train (SRTET) is finalizing plans to assume control of the Airport Rail Link following the conclusion of the current contract.
Matichon Online ·
Two Critically Injured in Serious Traffic Collision at Khae Rai Intersection
A motorcycle and a public bus collided at the Khae Rai intersection in Nonthaburi on August 20, 2026, leaving two people in critical condition.
Khaosod Online Thailand ·
BEM and EXAT Expand Easy Pass Lanes at Chiang Rak Toll Plaza
Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM) and the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) have increased the number of Easy Pass lanes at the Chiang Rak toll plaza on the Udon Ratthaya Expressway.
Matichon Online ·
State Railway of Thailand Ready to Manage Airport Rail Link
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has publicly declared its readiness to resume management of the Airport Rail Link should the current concessionaire, CP, withdraw.
Thai Post ·
Fatal Collision Involving Van and Motorcycle in Ayutthaya
A 63-year-old man died following a collision between a motorcycle and a staff transport van in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province on August 20, 2026.
Khaosod Online Thailand ·
Serious Accident Involving Bus and Motorcycle at Khae Rai Intersection
A collision between a public bus and a motorcycle at the Khae Rai intersection resulted in two people sustaining serious injuries this morning.
Matichon Online ·
Fatal Motorcycle Accident at Construction Site in Don Mueang
A 54-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with a 10-wheel truck at a water pipe installation site in Bangkok.
Khaosod Online Thailand ·
Bang Khu Wat Municipality Takes Over Highway Maintenance to Improve Local Safety
Following a 2025 agreement, Bang Khu Wat Municipality is now managing the maintenance of highway infrastructure, including lighting and landscaping, to enhance local responsiveness.
Khaosod Online Thailand ·
Flooding in Nan Province Disrupts Bus Services to Thung Chang
Heavy rainfall and flash flooding in Nan Province have forced the Transport Co., Ltd. (BKS) to truncate bus routes between Bangkok and Thung Chang.
Khaosod Online Thailand ·
CAAT Issues Travel Advisory for Nan Nakhon Airport Amid Flooding
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) reports that Nan Nakhon Airport remains operational, though road access is currently impacted by flooding.
Khaosod Online Thailand ·
Flooding in Nan Province Disrupts Transport Services
Heavy rainfall and flash flooding in Nan Province have forced the Transport Co., Ltd. (BKS) to temporarily adjust its Bangkok–Thung Chang bus route.
Thai Post ·
Severe Flooding Disrupts Bus Services in Pua District, Nan Province
Heavy rainfall has caused flash floods in Nan province, forcing the state-run Transport Co., Ltd. (BKS) to truncate the Bangkok-Thung Chang bus route at Pua District.
Khaosod Online Thailand ·
Border Disruptions Impact Cambodian Manufacturing
Three factories in Cambodia’s Banteay Meanchey province are closing, affecting nearly 4,000 workers due to rising transport costs and border issues with Thailand.
Khaosod English ·
Sun PhuQuoc Airways Launches Direct Bangkok-Phu Quoc Route
Sun PhuQuoc Airways has inaugurated a new full-service direct flight between Bangkok and Phu Quoc, marking a significant expansion in regional connectivity.
Prachachat Business ·
Transport Co., Ltd. Adjusts Nan Province Bus Routes Due to Flooding
The Transport Co., Ltd. (BKS) has announced a temporary route adjustment for the Bangkok-Thung Chang service due to severe flooding in Nan province.
Matichon Online ·
State Welfare Cardholders Utilize BKS Bus Discounts
Over 338,000 state welfare cardholders used government subsidies for BKS bus travel during the first ten months of the 2026 fiscal year.
Khaosod Online Thailand ·