Tag: Land Transport Department
Taxi drivers forbidden from threatening unlicensed transport drivers
BANGKOK - The Land Transport Department has asked taxi drivers to improve their service quality while urging them to report the discovery of any...
Bus driver and his company face harsh penalties after abandoning passengers...
A bus driver was fined 5,000 baht and had his driving license suspended for 30 days by the Land Transport Department after he was...
Use of ghost sticker on cars could face 2,000 baht fine
The Land Transport Department has warned of a 2,000 baht fine for motor vehicles installed with ghost stickers at the back windows or rear...
Thailand now has more than 37 million registered cars
There are now more than 37 million registered cars and motorcycles in Thailand, including 2.45 million units registered this year, said Mr Sanit Promwong,...
Private city bus operators want government to waive their 400 million...
Seventy-five private bus operators providing bus service in Bangkok under the supervision of the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority have asked the government to waive...
City bus agency to be reformed and its bus routes restructured
The Land Transport Department will propose to the Transport Ministry a reform plan for the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority under which the department will...
Government reviewing possibilities to green-light Eco-car for taxi use
BANGKOK, 15 August 2012 – The government is considering to encourage taxi drivers to switch to energy-saving vehicles. Deputy...
Dept of Land Transport adamant to clamp down on illegal passenger...
BANGKOK, 28 March 2012 – The state agency in charge of land transport has called on passenger mini-van operators to make sure that...
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A proposed tunnel near Pattaya will delay highspeed rail network to Bangkok
The plans to build a highspeed rail link from Bangkok airports to U-tapao airport near Rayong has hit yet another snag. The international consortium...
Don’t bet on Pattaya getting a casino
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The government has at last confirmed that it will have the last word on which locations will be chosen to host casino-entertainment complexes....
A thrilling New Year’s Celebration at Pattaya Beach and Koh Larn draws much interest...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The "Pattaya Countdown 2025" is event taking place from December 29-31, 2024, at Pattaya Beach and Koh Larn. The event has...
Cambodian family turns begging into a ‘Franchise’ operation in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A group of Cambodian nationals, including women and young children, were spotted begging on the sidewalks in popular tourist areas of...
Safety of Condo Residents in Pattaya – A growing concern amid rapid development
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya, known for its vibrant tourism industry and bustling nightlife, is also home to a significant number of condo residents. As...