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Thailand revives $30bn Land Bridge plan to challenge Malacca Strait
Thailand revives $30bn Land Bridge plan to challenge Malacca Strait
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026
Thailand has revived its $30bn Land Bridge project linking Chumphon and Ranong, aiming to create a coast-to-coast logistics corridor as an alternative to the Malacca Strait.CAAT co-ordinates 87 airline slot talks for Thailand winter flights
CAAT co-ordinates 87 airline slot talks for Thailand winter flights
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026
CAAT took part in SC158 in Bangkok to co-ordinate Winter 2026/2027 airport slots, as 87 of 146 airlines sought meetings on Thailand flights.PM Anutin outlines ASEAN vision and backs Land Bridge transport push
PM Anutin outlines ASEAN vision and backs Land Bridge transport push
TUESDAY, JUNE 09, 2026
At the ASEAN Future Forum in Hanoi, Anutin set out Thailand’s push for resilience, digital integration, supply-chain security, people-centred benefits and trust.Thailand’s DOH faces bribery scrutiny over procurement gaps
Thailand’s DOH faces bribery scrutiny over procurement gaps
FRIDAY, JUNE 05, 2026
A JSCCIB survey cited an 82.0% rate of inducement offers as the agency prepares to explain the allegations to the transport permanent secretary.Phiphat pushes 17-45 baht phase 1 joint rail ticket to Cabinet next week
Phiphat pushes 17-45 baht phase 1 joint rail ticket to Cabinet next week
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
Transport Ministry pushes phase 1 joint electric rail ticket with 17-45 baht fares this year, while negotiating with firms on 40-baht all-day fares and advancing Landbridge.Thailand shelves 40-baht all-line rail fare plan as new range proposed
Thailand shelves 40-baht all-line rail fare plan as new range proposed
TUESDAY, JUNE 02, 2026
Siripong Angkasakulkiat says the THB40 all-day fare can continue only on the Red Line and Tao Poon-Khlong Bang Phai Purple Line, with a THB17-45 fare plan proposed.PowerChina eyes investment in 7 Thai transport megaprojects
PowerChina eyes investment in 7 Thai transport megaprojects
MONDAY, JUNE 01, 2026
Chinese state enterprise PowerChina is eyeing investment in seven major Thai transport projects, including high-speed rail, airport expansions and the Kathu–Patong tunnel in Phuket.BEM says old MRT and MRT Plus cards will stop working from June 1
BEM says old MRT and MRT Plus cards will stop working from June 1
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
From Monday (June 1, 2026), passengers on the Blue and Purple Lines can use EMV Contactless cards or exchange old cards for free.Thailand buys two Airbus C295 aircraft to boost airlift capacity
Thailand buys two Airbus C295 aircraft to boost airlift capacity
MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026
The Royal Thai Air Force has ordered two Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft to strengthen Thailand’s defence and airlift capability.Committee sets framework for review of Thailand’s Land Bridge project
Committee sets framework for review of Thailand’s Land Bridge project
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
The committee will use recent studies as its base, consider updated factors and set up three subcommittees to support the Land Bridge review.