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Alleged gunman surrenders after shooting incident in Pathum Thani, causing 17 school closures
Alleged gunman surrenders after shooting incident in Pathum Thani, causing 17 school closures
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026
An alleged gunman who shot at a motorway rescuer in Pathum Thani, causing panic and the closure of 17 schools, has surrendered to police after realizing the disruption caused by his actions.Motorway safety boost: AI system spots and halts wrong-way vehicle in record time
Motorway safety boost: AI system spots and halts wrong-way vehicle in record time
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026
AI's instant alert prompted a coordinated response involving a traffic operations centre, rescue units, and Highway Police.Anutin orders SRT, Highways Dept to seek contract cancellation with ITD
Anutin orders SRT, Highways Dept to seek contract cancellation with ITD
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed the State Railway of Thailand and the Department of Highways to use administrative law to seek cancellation of Italian-Thai Development contracts for the high-speed rail project and the M82 elevated motorway, after two deadly incidents last week.Anutin orders Transport Ministry to cancel contracts with ITD
Anutin orders Transport Ministry to cancel contracts with ITD
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026
Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul orders the Transport Ministry to cancel contracts with ITD following two fatal crane accidents. The ministry will take legal action, and new contractors will be sought for the remaining work.Highways Dept suspends construction of elevated M82 motorway following fatal crane collapse
Highways Dept suspends construction of elevated M82 motorway following fatal crane collapse
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026
The Highways Department has suspended construction on the seventh section of the M82 elevated expressway following a fatal crane collapse. The incident, which occurred on Rama II highway in Samut Sakhon, killed two people and injured two others. An investigation and safety review are underway.Highways Department to start collecting tolls on M81 motorway from Jan 16
Highways Department to start collecting tolls on M81 motorway from Jan 16
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2026
Thailand’s Highways Department will start toll collection on the M81 Bang Yai–Kanchanaburi motorway from 00:01 on Jan 16, after a free trial since Oct 31.Govt waives motorway tolls on Routes 7 and 9 for New Year travel from December 30 to January 5
Govt waives motorway tolls on Routes 7 and 9 for New Year travel from December 30 to January 5
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025
Thailand will waive tolls on Motorways 7 and 9 from December 30, 2025 to January 5, 2026 to ease New Year travel, cut costs and boost tourism spending.New Year Travel Boost: Korat M6 Motorway to Open Ahead of Schedule
New Year Travel Boost: Korat M6 Motorway to Open Ahead of Schedule
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025
The Department of Highways has fast-tracked the 196km Bang Pa-In–Nakhon Ratchasima route, offering free travel to ease New Year traffic for 2026Motorway M81 Ban: Seven Vehicle Types Barred from Bang Yai - Kanchanaburi Route
Motorway M81 Ban: Seven Vehicle Types Barred from Bang Yai - Kanchanaburi Route
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 02, 2025
Thailand’s Royal Gazette confirms strict access rules for new special highway, excluding all two- and three-wheeled vehicles from October 2025DOH proposes 54.5-billion-baht Nakhon Pathom - Cha-am motorway project for Cabinet approval
DOH proposes 54.5-billion-baht Nakhon Pathom - Cha-am motorway project for Cabinet approval
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 01, 2025
The Department of Highways is seeking Cabinet approval for a 61 km Nakhon Pathom–Cha-am motorway project worth 54.5 billion baht, with construction expected to start in 2027.