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State Takeover: Thailand Eyes Massive Buy-back of Private Rail Concessions
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 faresBMTA clears up corruption allegations, confirms 20-year-old dispute was resolved in court
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
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 maps out 160-billion-baht buyback of four rail lines under 30-year O&M model
Transport maps out 160-billion-baht buyback of four rail lines under 30-year O&M model
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025
Transport Ministry plans a 160-billion-baht buyback of four PPP rail lines to create single ownership under MRTA, cap fares and enable a seamless common ticketBTS Group Considers Green Line Concession Buyback After Backing New Flat Fare
BTS Group Considers Green Line Concession Buyback After Backing New Flat Fare
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025
Chairman Keeree Kanjanapas estimates a 50 billion baht cost for the government to nationalise the Bangkok rail system ahead of the 2029 expiryCountdown to BTS concession expiry: Interior Ministry to decide Green Line's fate
Countdown to BTS concession expiry: Interior Ministry to decide Green Line's fate
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 03, 2025
The concession for BTS’s core Green Line will expire in 2029, prompting the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to prepare for its future management. BMA is currently studying and preparing to launch a new public-private partnership (PPP) bidding process, with a clear model expected by 2026.Bangkok’s 20-baht train fare faces hurdles amid ongoing private concession contracts
Bangkok’s 20-baht train fare faces hurdles amid ongoing private concession contracts
MONDAY, JULY 14, 2025
Governor Chadchart says Bangkok still tied to private concessions, delaying the rollout of the 20-baht flat-rate fare. Finalising compensation figures remains a key challenge ahead of the October launch.Thailand to offer US more trade concessions to avert 36% tariff
Thailand to offer US more trade concessions to avert 36% tariff
MONDAY, JULY 07, 2025
Thailand, in its latest proposal to avert steep US tariffs, is aiming to boost bilateral trade volumes with the US and reduce its $46 billion trade surplus by 70% within five years, reaching balance in seven to eight years, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira told Bloomberg News on Sunday.AOT outlines duty-free concession plans following King Power contract termination
AOT outlines duty-free concession plans following King Power contract termination
SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2025
The Airports of Thailand (AOT) has released information regarding duty-free concession rights ahead of King Power’s request to terminate its contracts at three regional airports.Concessions granted for large-scale durian farming in Laos
Concessions granted for large-scale durian farming in Laos
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 09, 2025
Authorities in Attapeu province have awarded concessions to three Lao companies, enabling them to grow durian on hundreds of hectares of land as part of the government’s broader effort to boost the cultivation of fruit on a commercial basis.