The Thai Ministry of Transport said on November 12 that it is exploring the implementation of a congestion charge programme to alleviate chronic traffic problems in the capital Bangkok, improve air quality and promote the use of public transportation.

The Thai Ministry of Transport warned on January 13 that authorities will impose hefty fines on vehicles with exhaust emissions that exceed safe limits as an effort to reduce pollution caused by the PM 2.5.

The Thai cabinet has approved a project to build a third runway of Suvarnabhumi international airport in Bangkok with total investment of nearly 21.8 billion baht (679.98 million USD).

Four agencies are expediting the production of skilled workers with expertise in aviation mechanics.

The Thai Ministry of Transport has raised security measures to the maximum level at all airports in the country in wake of a recent incident in Istanbul's Ataturk Airport.