State Takeover: Thailand Eyes Massive Buy-back of Private Rail Concessions
TUESDAY, JANUARY 06, 2026
Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn proposes a dual-funding model to nationalise rail lines and introduce a London-style zoning system for fares
Motorway M81 Bang Yai–Kanchanaburi to open for 24-hour free trial on October 31, 2025
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2025
The 96 km Motorway M81 from Bang Yai to Kanchanaburi will open for free 24-hour trial use on October 31 before full operation and toll collection in January 2026
Transport ministry halts plan to relocate three major bus terminals to Bang Sue Grand Station
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025
The Ministry of Transport has confirmed that Bangkok’s three main intercity bus terminals — Mo Chit 2, Ekkamai, and Sai Tai — will remain in their current locations, shelving the previous proposal to relocate them to Bang Sue Grand Station
Thailand partners with Italy to become a regional leader in railway manufacturing by 2030
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2025
Thailand and BLUE Engineering join forces to develop domestic railway manufacturing, with plans to lead Southeast Asia’s rail industry and reduce imports.
Bangkok's 20-Baht Flat Fare Set to Roll Out Across All Rail Lines by September
SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2025
The Ministry of Transport confirms the Ministry of Finance's backing for the scheme, which aims to cut living costs and ease congestion for registered Thai citizens
FAA upgrades Thailand to CAT1, Clears Thai Airlines for US flights
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025
FAA announces upgrade of Thailand’s aviation rating to Category 1, recognising its compliance with international civil aviation safety standards, paving the way for Thai airlines to resume flights to the United States.