The Latest Breaking News from Department of Highways

Samut Sakhon motorway section to open Aug 28

The Department of Highways will open a 16.4-kilometre section of the M82 elevated motorway from Ekachai to Ban Phaeo in Samut Sakhon or a trial period on Aug 28.

Bangkok Post · Aug 20

Upgraded Highway 101 section in Nan opens

The Department of Highways has officially opened the upgraded section of Highway 101 in Nan, completing a major infrastructure project that will boost border connectivity, support economic growth, and establish trade and tourism links with Laos.

Bangkok Post · Jun 18

Screws spilled on motorway leave motorists seeking repairs

At least 43 motorists travelling on Motorway No.7 in Chachoengsao on Friday needed tyre repairs after running over screws spilled from a pickup truck with improperly secured cargo.

Bangkok Post · Jun 13

Phuket highway repair to cost B5m

The Department of Highways has estimated that it would cost at least 4.9 million baht to repair Highway 4029, the main road which links Phuket's Kathu district with the island's popular Patong beach.

Bangkok Post · Oct 25, 2022

New statue of late king unveiled in park

Their Majesties the King and Queen will on Thursday preside over a royal ceremony to mark the unveiling of a statue of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great installed at the new Chalerm Phrakiat Park in Dusit district in remembrance of the late King.

Bangkok Post · Oct 12, 2022

Highway 4 section gets safety upgrade

The Department of Highways has finished upgrading a section of Highway 4 between Chumphon and Ranong in a bid to improve road safety in the area and promote the development of Thailand's western coast.

Bangkok Post · Sep 21, 2022

Repairs may have caused Rama II beam collapse

A missing section of reinforcing rods is believed to have caused the collapse of a concrete beam that fell onto three passing vehicles on Rama II Road on July 31, killing two people and injuring two others, a fact-finding committee has concluded.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25, 2022

Mega-fines for M-Flow back in play

Motorists using the barricade-free M-Flow system are being reminded that a fine equivalent to 10 times the unpaid toll will strictly apply to any overdue payments from Friday, as the Department of Highways plans to adopt a new deadline of seven days for late payment.

Bangkok Post · Mar 31, 2022

How M-Flow was designed to ease congestion

Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has a plan for the Department of Highways (DOH) and the Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) to improve its services using digital platforms. In November 2020, the ministry announced the implementation of a digitised toll-gate payment, known as M-Flow.

Bangkok Post · Feb 24, 2022