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Thai truckers apologise as staged freight hikes start April 1
Thai truckers apologise as staged freight hikes start April 1
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
Land Transport Federation will raise freight charges in stages from 10% starting April 1, saying soaring fuel costs have left operators with no choice but to actNew driver licence and renewal checks to include criminal record screening from July
New driver licence and renewal checks to include criminal record screening from July
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
Thailand’s police and the Department of Land Transport will link databases under a new MOU to screen electronic crime records for public transport and freight driver licence applications, with the system expected to begin within 90 days of signing—around July 2026.DHL International Multimodal Hub launched at Suvarnabhumi Airport
DHL International Multimodal Hub launched at Suvarnabhumi Airport
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2024
DHL Global Forwarding Thailand, the freight-specialist arm of DHL Group, has unveiled its new International Multimodal Hub, claiming it marks a significant advancement in the kingdom's logistics capabilities.Truckers threaten unilateral action if government hikes diesel price
Truckers threaten unilateral action if government hikes diesel price
THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2024
The Land Transport Federation of Thailand has warned it would either hike the transport fee or stage a protest if the government allowed the retail price of diesel to go over the current cap of 33 baht per litre.Bangkok braces for gridlock as truckers announce fuel protest
Bangkok braces for gridlock as truckers announce fuel protest
FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2024
Transport operators demand permission to increase prices as diesel costs soarTransport body takes exception to ‘misleading’ police report on bribes
Transport body takes exception to ‘misleading’ police report on bribes
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2023
The Land Transport Federation of Thailand (LTFT) on Wednesday criticised police investigation into a bribery case involving a truck accident as containing misinformation regarding the federation’s complaints.Thailand testing electric trucks to replace fleet of 400,000 diesel vehicles
Thailand testing electric trucks to replace fleet of 400,000 diesel vehicles
MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2022
Thailand’s trucking industry will decide whether to switch its fleet of 400,000 diesel trucks to electric vehicles in April next year after EV tests, according to the Land Transport Association of Thailand.Land Transport Association decides to hike fees from Friday
Land Transport Association decides to hike fees from Friday
THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2022
The Land Transport Association of Thailand will hike transport fees by 15 to 20 per cent from Friday (May 20) despite the Cabinet’s decision on Tuesday to further reduce the diesel excise tax by THB5 per litre for two months after the current THB3 cut expires on May 20.Speed limit will be raised to 120kph in April
Speed limit will be raised to 120kph in April
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021
The speed limit for roads with four lanes or more will be raised from 90 kilometres per hour to 120kph, Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob said on Friday.Vehicles emitting black smoke to face fine up to Bt5,000, department warns
Vehicles emitting black smoke to face fine up to Bt5,000, department warns
MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2021
In an attempt to reduce PM2.5 pollution, the Department of Land Transport will impose heavy fines on the owners of vehicles that emit black smoke exceeding the safety standard.