The Latest Breaking News from Suriya Jungrungreangkit

Malaysia wants to truck durian through Thailand to China

Malaysia is seeking clearance from Thailand to export durian overland to China as it battles domestic oversupply and moves to expand its footing in the lucrative market.

Bangkok Post · Jul 7

Thailand, Malaysia still differ on lifting of Thai shrimp ban

Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has expressed confidence Malaysia will lift its ban on Thai shrimp within the next month, but Malaysia is indicating otherwise.

Bangkok Post · Jul 6

Passenger service charge at Thai airports may go up

The Transport Ministry has told Airports of Thailand (AoT) to explore the possibility of raising the Passenger Service Charge (PSC) for departing passengers at six major airports under its supervision.

Bangkok Post · Jul 25, 2025

Elevated road under construction in Bangkok collapses, killing at least 5 people

An elevated road being built in Thailand’s capital Bangkok collapsed, killing at least five people

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2025

Bangkok Port a possible casino site

The Transport Ministry has given the green light for Bangkok Port to have an entertainment complex.

Bangkok Post · Jan 27, 2025

Congestion charge planned for Bangkok

The government plans to impose a congestion charge of 40-50 baht on motorists who enter inner Bangkok streets to raise money to subsidise a flat 20-baht fare policy for all electric rail lines in Greater Bangkok.

Bangkok Post · Oct 18, 2024

Piles of bus rubbish anger Transport Minister

Mounds of trash found in a parking area behind the Bangkok Bus Terminal, or Mo Chit 2 in Chatuchak district, have angered Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.

Bangkok Post · Oct 16, 2024

Pink Line conductor rail collapses in Nonthaburi

Several kilometres of an aluminium conductor rail on the elevated Pink Line monorail system fell onto a street in Nonthaburi early Sunday morning. Three vehicles were damaged, but no casualties were reported.

Bangkok Post · Dec 25, 2023

NACC to drop THAI charges

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has dropped charges filed against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and three others in a corruption case linked with Thai Airways International’s (THAI) purchase of 10 Airbus aircraft between 2003 and 2004, according to one of the parties charged in the case.

Bangkok Post · Jul 13, 2023

Abusing the election system

The party-list system, which is designed to allow professionals from various fields to become MPs, has been exploited by parties to return favours to loyal supporters or financiers, academics say.

Bangkok Post · Apr 9, 2023