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Government targets 2031 Phuket expressway Phase 1 opening to cut trips to five minutes
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
Phuket’s Kathu–Patong expressway is expected to go before Cabinet in December 2026, with construction targeted for October 2027
SRT seeks one-year Airport Rail Link deal with CP ahead of September 7 talks
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
Asia Era One is due to submit its Airport Rail Link operating plan by September 4 before talks and an SRT board review ahead of the current deal’s expiry
CP-linked firm reaffirms high-speed rail exit bid, may halt Airport Rail Link on September 30
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026
Asia Era One has reaffirmed its bid to end the three-airport high-speed rail contract and may stop operating the Airport Rail Link on September 30
M82 opens free route above Rama II’s ‘seven-generation road’
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
The 25km elevated motorway will run toll-free around the clock, offering motorists an alternative to Rama II Road’s decades of construction disruption.
Bangkok rail fares to be capped at 45 baht under Jan 1 common-ticket plan
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Thailand plans to complete common-ticket rules and revenue arrangements by November, test EMV in December and launch the scheme on January 1, 2027
SRT backs 122.7-billion-baht southern double-track plan
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026
The SRT’s revised budget is 18.25 billion baht above the previous framework, while the Hat Yai–Songkhla section will be deferred.
Phiphat waits for 90-day Landbridge review before site visit
TUESDAY, MAY 05, 2026
Phiphat says Thailand must wait for a 90-day Landbridge study covering environmental impact, local livelihoods and economic gains.
New Bang Pakong River bridge opens to ease Bangkok-bound traffic and support EEC growth
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
The Department of Highways has opened a new 349.5-million-baht Bang Pakong River bridge on Highway 3702 in Chachoengsao to improve Bangkok-bound travel, ease bottlenecks and boost logistics in the EEC.
Thailand plans one-year extension of EV tax cut
SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2026
The Transport Ministry is drafting a decree to extend the 80% annual tax cut for new EVs as registrations surge and fuel prices rise.
Rail Infrastructure Leads the Way as 20 Million Commute During Songkran
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
As rail networks handle 45% of the 20 million festive commuters, the Ministry of Transport remains on high alert for those returning to the capital