Tag: MRT
MRT ridership increases due to Blue-Purple lines connection
BANGKOK – The number of MRT passengers has increased up to 50,000 daily due to the connection between its Blue Line and Purple Line...
Direct MRT transfers between Blue Line and Purple Line start on...
BANGKOK – MRT passengers will be able to transfer directly between the Blue Line and Purple Line at Tao Poon station from 11 August,...
MRT gives lawmakers test ride on Purple Line today
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRT) today conducted a test service of its "Purple Line" linking Bangkok and Nonthaburi with members of...
20 business giants join BTS’ Rabbit pass
BANGKOK, 17 May 2012 - The Bangkok Mass Transit System, commonly called ‘BTS’ by its short name, has drawn in 20 business giants...
MRT fare to increase by THB1 starting July 3
BANGKOK, 22 February 2012 – Commuters are expected to brace themselves for a price hike of 1 baht for MRT services starting on...
Thailand may introduce joint public transport tickets in 2015
BANGKOK, 19 February 2012 - Travelers and commuters in Thailand may be able to use only one ticket to ride all public transports...
Bangkok Metro: All subway stations remain operational
BANGKOK, Nov 8 - Bangkok’s subway, the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) remains operational and all stations remain open, despite some stations being threatened by...
Floodwater spreading into inner Bangkok
BANGKOK, Nov 7 -- Floodwater is spreading into inner Bangkok as water surged into the Suthisarn Tunnel on Ratchadapisek Road, closing traffic, while car...
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Thailand launches major probe into suspected fuel hoarding linked to 60 million liters
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has opened a large-scale criminal probe into fuel hoarding, targeting suspicious shipments of 60 million...
PM Anutin rallies cabinet after policy debate, urges swift action for public benefit
BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed his gratitude to the Cabinet for their work on the two-day parliamentary session on the cabinet’s...
Thailand delays border talks with Cambodia as Joint Commission yet to be finalized
BANGKOK, Thailand – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow stated that Thailand is currently establishing its Joint Boundary Commission (JBC)...
Energy Minister orders fuel price cuts and supply monitoring amid Songkran travel surge
BANGKOK, Thailand – Minister of Energy Akanat Promphan has instructed officials to closely monitor fuel prices during the Songkran festival and to have agencies...
Safe Songkran campaign launched with free checkpoints, strict controls, and expanded train services
BANGKOK, Thailand – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has launched the Safe Songkran campaign, prioritizing three areas to enhance public...