The Latest Breaking News from Ministry of Transport

Three state agency accounts frozen after vehicle data leaks

Three government agency user accounts with access to the Ministry of Transport database have been suspended after authorities detected suspicious activities, Deputy Transport Minister Siripong Angkasakulkiat said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Are New Zealanders ‘sick and tired’ of spending on cycleways? Not according to this survey

Many more New Zealanders now choose to get around by bike than a few years ago. A Ministry of Transport survey reports 36% of people say they have cycled in the past 12 months, and Christchurch City Council tracking shows bike journeys are up nearly 40% over the past few…

The Conversation · Sep 10, 2024

When should you get an MOT done? How to find out when your car's test is due

How to keep close checks on your vehicle to make sure you never have to be off the road unnecessarily

Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2024

Road use charges plan to curb city congestion

The Ministry of Transport has a plan to impose charges on motorists using certain city roads in Bangkok, to reduce congestion and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Bangkok Post · Sep 28, 2022

Orange Line bid on ice due to legal woes

The Ministry of Transport has ordered the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) to put the brakes on the second round of bidding for the subway system's Orange Line western extension that is scheduled to take place on July 27.

Bangkok Post · Jul 12, 2022

Finland seizes hundreds of Russian freight cars as EU sanctions bite

Finland has seized nearly a thousand freight cars belonging to Russian companies as a result of European Union sanctions, according to Finnish state-owned rail operator VR and a letter from Russia's rail monopoly seen by Reuters.

Reuters · Jul 5, 2022

The government now has a much-needed regulation on the recruitment of migrant fishers from Indonesia. What next?

Early last month, the Indonesian government announced a single system for regulating the recruitment and contracting of migrant fishers, which was long-awaited by migrant rights activists.

The Conversation · Jul 1, 2022

South Korea military deploys 100 cargo trucks to ship containers

South Korea military is operating some 100 cargo trucks consigned by the Ministry of Transport to ship containers in and out of major ports including Busan to respond to a nationwide truckers strike that began on June 7, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said on Monday.

Reuters · Jun 13, 2022

AD Ports Inks Deals for Major Projects Along Egypt’s Coastline

Abu Dhabi Ports Group and Egypt's Red Sea Ports Authority have signed a term sheet and a head of terms agreement for the development of major port projects along Egypt's coast. The Abu Dhabi entity will develop, operate, and manage a multi-purpose terminal in Safaga Port in a consortium with…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 6, 2022

Remembering Edinburgh's horrific Haymarket train collision that killed five people

When two trains collided just outside Haymarket Station, five lives were lost and over 50 people were injured in one of the worst rail accidents the city has seen.

Edinburgh Live · May 2, 2022