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Transport Transport Ministry to Propose MRT Act Amendments for Flat Fare Introduction
Photo of Suriya Juangroongruangkit courtesy of The Nation The Ministry of Transport is gearing up to propose amendments to the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Act, timed with the introduction of a 20-baht flat fare for Thailand's electric railway system, planned for September. Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri announced on April 29 that the ministry is putting the finishing touches on a draft amendment, set for discussion during a special session of the House of Representatives from May 28 to 30. This session will also consider the 2026 fiscal budget. The amendments aim to establish a compensation fund to reimburse private train operators for reduced fares, facilitating the flat rate of 20 baht per trip. The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) is currently conducting a public hearing on the proposed changes through the Central Legal website, which ends on May 2. Feedback from this consultation will be incorporated into the final draft, due for Cabinet submission by May 13. Manaporn highlighted the necessity of amending the current MRTA Act, citing outdated provisions that restrict operational flexibility and infrastructure development. The revised law seeks to modernize the legal framework, improve asset management, and introduce integrated ticketing systems. Furthermore, it aims to expand the MRTA's operational scope, including the commercial use of its assets. In addition to the MRT Act amendments, two other transport-related bills will be proposed during the upcoming House session. The Rail Transport Department Bill aims to enhance regulatory oversight, while the Common Ticketing Bill seeks to integrate fare systems across various modes of transport, providing a seamless travel experience for commuters. These legislative changes reflect the Ministry of Transport's commitment to improving urban transit infrastructure and accessibility, aligning with broader efforts to develop a more efficient, integrated public transport system in Thailand. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-04-30 -
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Accident Two Killed, Young Child Critically Injured in High-Speed Crash in Mae Sot
I think the reason for this is because the people making the rules and those enforcing them are quite happy to drink and drive and could care less about the consequences and the tragic loss of life, the only way I see of reducing it is to hold someone accountable - like the Chief of Police, set targets and if they are not met then demote him, performance based -
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Crime Taxi Driver Blocks Ambulance, Leading to Patient’s Death in Patong
You're joking. How do you measure "success." People getting mauled in a cross-walk is almost a weekly new item. -
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Finally identified my long-term illness (Bronchiectasis), thanks to Dr Google :)
Let us know if you "discover" any other Google illnesses, it's really horrorshow when all those symptoms show up in search. -
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The COVID Scamdemic and its link to 'Scientism'
Often more for "specialists". I know a cardiologist in France. Time spent studying: 10 years… with often a lot of debt accumulated in the process, as banks lend to medical people more easily. By the time these doctors enter the professional realm, they are in their 30s, with high mortgages to pay and a decade of "systemic training" in the brain, which leads them to rely on higher authorities as a compass for their information on what is good or bad, with little to no personal initiative involved. This is usually combined with the social prestige and overconfidence of being "those who know". No system produces 'Good Germans' more effectively than the medical system as it exists today. -
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power grid failure / blackout in spain
Societies infrastructure is so outdated. We walk a fine line between being civilized and outright chaos. If only there was enough money in the world to fix all these kinds of problems. Oh wait there is. Bring on the chaos. As it stands now about 5 billion humans make just a few dollars a day. Our species is so winning
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