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The Move Forward Party (MFP) on Monday petitioned the Central Administrative Court to seek the cancellation of the bidding on the western section of the Orange Line, citing unfair competition that could cost the government 68 billion baht in losses.

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Dignitaries get 24-hour security

Police are more than ready to ensure the safety of leaders from the 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) countries and economic zones who will attend the Apec summit from Nov 18-19, the commissioner of the Royal Thai Police (RTP) said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

MFP urges govt to rethink Orange Line

The Move Forward Party (MFP) has appealed to the attorney-general to review the mega-contract for the Orange Line's western expansion before it gains cabinet approval, as many fear unfair bidding could cost the government 68 billion baht in losses.

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Probe train bid claims

As much as it wants to speed up the construction of mass transit systems in the city to alleviate traffic congestion, the government needs to clear allegations of unfair competition in bidding for the Orange Line's western expansion.

Bangkok Post

Court drops MRTA bid suit

The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit filed against the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) over its allegedly unlawful revision of the bidding terms for the Orange Line's western extension.

Bangkok Post

Opposition MP slams MRTA in Orange Line bidding row

The opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) on Thursday accused the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) of organising unfair competition in past bidding to jointly invest with the government in the Orange Line's western expansion project.

Bangkok Post

BMA sorely needs financial advisers

On Sept 7, 2022, the Central Administrative Court ordered the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA) and its wholly owned subsidiary Krungthep Thanakom (KT) to pay Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company (BTS) back overdue Operating and Maintenance (O&M) fees on extensions 1 and 2 of the Green Line (Sky Train) in…

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Court dismisses BTSC's petition on Orange Line

The Central Administrative Court has dismissed a petition filed by Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC) seeking an injunction to suspend the current round of bidding for the right to jointly invest in Orange Line's western extension project.

Bangkok Post

BMA mulls transferring new rail lines

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt now wants to transfer two new electric rail projects to the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), while City Hall is still struggling to clear up problems surrounding the Green Line’s concessions.

Bangkok Post

2 bids for Orange Line extensions

Two major companies submitted proposals on Wednesday for the second round of bidding for the construction of the Orange Line's western expansion worth 140 billion baht.

Bangkok Post

MRTA says Orange Line bid to resume

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) is going ahead with the second round of bidding for the construction of the Orange Line's western extension, as it appeals a Central Administrative Court verdict which ruled its decision to scrap the first round of bidding as unlawful.

Bangkok Post

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

BTSC hails ruling on cancelled bid

The Central Administrative Court (CAC) has ruled in favour of Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC) in a dispute over the cancellation of bidding early last year for the right to jointly invest in a new section of the Orange Line from Bang Khun Non to Min Buri.

Bangkok Post

PM orders upgrade work on Benjakitti Park sped up

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed relevant agencies to expedite the further development of Benjakitti Forest Park ahead of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother's birthday celebrations on Aug 12.

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MRTA offers to take over Green Line

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) is ready to take over the management of the BTS skytrain Green Line's extension from City Hall if the government agrees to compensate the private company contracted to operate the line for its work.

Bangkok Post

MRTA seeks Green Line debt deal by September

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) hopes to have a deal in place by September to transfer debt from the Green Line extension to City Hall, MRTA governor Pakapong Sirikantaramas said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Yellow, Pink lines to open for limited trial next year

The Yellow and Pink line monorails are expected to begin partial operations early next year, as construction of both lines are almost complete.

Bangkok Post

Phuket set for transport makeover

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) will hold a public hearing before deciding whether to opt for trams or automated rapid transit (ART) buses in Phuket, says the Transport Ministry.

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MRTA hires Purple Line consultants

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) on Wednesday signed contracts hiring consultants to advise it on the management and construction of the 2.61 billion-baht southern extension of Bangkok's Purple Line, expected to be finished in the next five years.

Bangkok Post

Pink spur line 'will benefit commuters'

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) is rejecting claims that the plan to construct a spur line on the Pink Line electric train network is meant to benefit the private sector.

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This New York State Senator Just Presented 2 New Cannabis Bills: Grow Your Own And Medical Marijuana For Out-Of-State Visitors

Senator Jeremy Cooney (D-Rochester) announced Wednesday a package of two cannabis bills designed to lay additional groundwork for the future of legalized cannabis in New York State.

Bangkok Post

Delays hit Siriraj rail link project

The Ministry of Transport is preparing to extend a memorandum of understanding for a rail link project that will connect the Light Red and Orange lines with Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok.

Bangkok Post

Monorail lines near completion, booked for tests

Test runs for the Yellow Line monorail train in the Lat Phrao–Samrong section and the Pink Line monorail in the Min Buri-Khae Rai section will start in September.

Bangkok Post

Political standoff over Green Line

All eyes are on the Bhumjaithai Party's next move against a 30-year extension of the Green Line railway concession with the maximum fare set at 65 baht.

Bangkok Post

MRTA dodges lawsuit on Orange Line damages

The Central Administrative Court on Wednesday threw out a lawsuit in which the Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC) sued the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) as well as the bidding committee for damages over the Orange Line's western extension.

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