The Latest Breaking News from MRTA

The trial run and commercial launch of the Yellow monorail system are not yet finalised because system testing is not complete, according to the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA).

The Fine Arts Department has raised concerns over the need to avoid as many historic sites as possible along a new extension of the Purple Line which will run through Bangkok's Rattanakosin Island old town area.

The ongoing construction of the Purple Line rail extension that comes at the cost of some almost-century-old shophouses in the Rattanakosin old quarters has caused a stir.

The Supreme Administrative Court has overturned a lower court ruling in a dispute over bidding for the construction of the Orange Line’s western extension, which could allow the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) to proceed with the project.

The Orange Line's western section will likely remain on hold until all the legal disputes involving the project are settled, Deputy Transport Minister Atirat Ratanasate said on Thursday.

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) on Monday expressed concern that the opening of the Orange Line's eastern section might be delayed due to legal disputes involving the western extension.

The Supreme Administrative Court on Wednesday upheld a decision of the lower Administrative Court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC) against the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) and its bidding committee for damages incurred over the Orange Line's western extension.

City Hall has set April as the deadline for the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), the contractors of the Orange, Pink and Yellow lines and other stakeholders to restore road surfaces around construction sites.

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) has released a progress report on the construction of five new railway routes.

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.

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.