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BMTA provides free shuttle buses to Grand Palace for public paying respects to Princess Bajrakitiyabha
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026
BMTA is providing free shuttle buses and regular bus routes to Sanam Luang for the public paying respects to Princess Bajrakitiyabha at the Grand Palace.
Transport Ministry orders rail-safety overhaul after deadly Makkasan crash
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
Thailand’s Transport Ministry has ordered 100% narcotics screening, daily alcohol checks for public transport drivers, tighter railway-crossing rules and restrictions on freight trains entering inner Bangkok after the fatal Makkasan train-bus collision.
DNA confirmation of Makkasan crash victims expected by Tuesday-
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
Forensic officers expect to confirm the identities of the eight Makkasan train-bus crash victims by Tuesday, as relatives submit DNA samples for comparison.
Rail agency probes Makkasan crash as BMTA pledges compensation
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026
The Department of Rail Transport is investigating the fatal Makkasan bus-train crash, while BMTA says victims’ families will receive initial compensation of 1.5 million baht each. 
All Aboard the 'Love Line': Bangkok Buses Pivot to Romance for Valentine’s Day
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026
BMTA unveils a romantic roadmap for 2026, linking Bangkok’s most scenic sunset spots with sacred shrines for those seeking a "spiritual boost" in love
BMTA clears up corruption allegations, confirms 20-year-old dispute was resolved in court
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025
BMTA responds to allegations regarding advertising media claims, confirms 20-year-old dispute was resolved in court, Plan B won 21 cases.
Plan B denies fresh claims over BMTA ad concession, says old cases settled with 21 court wins
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025
Plan B Media says complaints over its Bangkok bus ad concession stem from a 20-year-old dispute already resolved in court, with all 21 cases won or dismissed.
Transport Ministry to replace buses with electric air-conditioned fleet at 8 baht fare
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025
The Transport Ministry plans to replace all conventional cream-red buses with electrified air-conditioned vehicles, while ensuring passengers continue to pay the same 8-baht fare.
Finance Minister pushes recovery plans for 4 state enterprises
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025
Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira is overseeing the acceleration of recovery plans for four state enterprises and has set a deadline for their reports to be submitted by May.
Bangkok launches free train, BMTA bus rides to combat pollution
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2025
100 million-plus baht allocated to fund free rides for all Bangkokians for 7 days from Saturday in bid to reduce PM2.5 pollution