Government Introduces Combo Pass for EV Bus and Boat Services
The Ministry of Transport has introduced one-fare electric cards to help Bangkok commuters save money by using electric buses and boats. The one-fare electronic card, known as the Hop Card, was introduced on Thursday (Dec 22) during the “Thai Smile Happy Gift: Start to Connect” event organized by the Ministry…
Major Expansions Set for Bangkok’s International Airports
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The Ministry of Transport has confirmed the expansion of Bangkok’s international airports to handle the increasing number of passengers after the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob, Airports of Thailand Plc is planning to solicit bids for the expansion of Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don Mueang International Airport…
‘Thailand Pass’ registration scheme to be lifted from 1 July 2022
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At the point of entry into Thailand, travellers will only need to show proof of either a certificate of vaccination or a negative RT-PCR or professional ATK test result within 72 hours of travel. Bangkok, 17 June, 2022 – Thailand’s Centre of COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today approved the removal of…
Bangkok’s Transport System to Accept Credit, Debit Cards
According to Minister of Transport Saksayam Chidchob, public transport services in Bangkok consisting of trains, electric boats, and buses will accept payments made via Europay Mastercard and Visa (EMV) cards. By March 2022, MRT Purple Line, MRT Blue Line, and SRT Redline urban train will accept payments made by credit…
Repatriation Flights for December 2021
Booking is open. More flights will be announced soon… Registration not required. #VandeBharatMission Under #VandeBharatMission, Air India is running flights every Saturday and will soon be running flights on every Tuesday in December. The Embassy of India is also processing papers for 12 flights each to Delhi and Mumbai and…
Thai Authorities Provide Measures to Help Cabbies and Taxi Cooperatives amid COVID-19 Crisis
Thailand’s Department of Cooperative Promotion (DCP) is working with several agencies to offer free parking spots, as well as low-interest loans, to help cabbies and taxi cooperatives survive the COVID-19 crisis. DCP deputy director-general Wisit Srisuwan said many cabbies were out of work due to the lack of customers. Some…