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Nakhon Pathom Municipality Proposes Elevated Red Line Railway Extension
Nakhon Pathom Municipality is advocating for an elevated railway design for the proposed Red Line extension to address local traffic congestion.
Matichon Online ·
Transport Minister Oversees Flood Response in Nan Province
Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit has visited Nan province to coordinate flood relief efforts and expedite water drainage operations.
Matichon Online ·
Prawet District Admits to Calculation Error in On Nut Road Repair Project
Local officials in Bangkok's Prawet district have acknowledged a calculation error following public scrutiny regarding a road repair project in the On Nut area.
Matichon Online ·
Gas Truck Explosion Disrupts Traffic in Chiang Mai
A gas truck overturned and exploded on the Chiang Mai-Lampang road, leading to significant traffic diversions.
Khaosod English ·
Gas Truck Explosion Causes Major Traffic Disruption in Chiang Mai
A gas tanker overturned and caught fire on the Chiang Mai–Lampang highway, leading to a two-hour emergency response and road closures.
Khaosod Online Thailand ·
BEM Announces Emergency Drill Schedule for Bangkok MRT
Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM) has scheduled emergency response drills for late August 2026, which may impact transit operations.
Matichon Online ·
Severe Flash Flooding Hits Nan Province, Disrupting Transport
Heavy rainfall has triggered flash floods in Nan’s Pua District, submerging homes and severing critical road links.
Khaosod Online Thailand ·
Thai Government Opens Applications for Road Accident Disability Support
The Department of Land Transport is accepting applications for financial assistance to purchase medical equipment for individuals disabled by road accidents.
Thailand Government Public Relations Department — Breaking News ·
Thai Government Opens Applications for Road Accident Disability Support
The Department of Land Transport is accepting applications for financial assistance to cover assistive equipment for individuals disabled in road accidents.
Thai Post ·
Thailand Advances 'Old-for-New' Vehicle Scheme Targeting Taxis and Motorcycles
The Ministry of Finance is moving forward with a program to incentivize the transition to electric and hybrid vehicles for public transport operators.
Prachachat Business ·
Traffic Accident Reported on Doi Inthanon Road
A collision between a sedan and a van at a dangerous curve on Doi Inthanon resulted in one injury.
Khaosod Online Thailand ·
CAAT Investigates Airline Overbooking Incident on Trang-Don Mueang Route
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is investigating an airline for denying boarding to passengers due to overbooking on a flight from Trang to Don Mueang.
Prachachat Business ·
AOT Considers Reinstating Arrival Duty-Free Shops
Airports of Thailand (AOT) is evaluating the potential return of arrival duty-free services, a move analysts suggest could boost net profits by approximately 8%.
Prachachat Business ·
Bangkok Governor Confirms No Buyback Plan for Green Line Skytrain
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has clarified to a budget committee that the city has no intention of buying back the Green Line electric train system.
Thai Post ·
Thailand’s Ministry of Transport Considers Reinstating Arrival Duty-Free Shops
The Ministry of Transport is evaluating the potential return of arrival duty-free shops at Suvarnabhumi Airport, citing passenger convenience and service improvements.
Khaosod Online Thailand ·
Traffic Advisory: Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University Graduation Rehearsals
Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University has issued a traffic warning for the surrounding areas due to upcoming graduation rehearsal sessions.
Matichon Online ·
Thailand’s Ministry of Transport Accelerates Budget Disbursement and Contract Signings
The Ministry of Transport is pushing to reach a 65% budget disbursement target for 2026 and finalize pending contracts by the end of September.
Thai Post ·
Thailand Accelerates 50 Major Transport Infrastructure Projects
Minister of Transport Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has announced a timeline to expedite 50 road, bridge, and motorway construction projects scheduled for 2027.
Prachachat Business ·
