Transport Ministry may postpone 2nd bid for Orange Line train project

13 Sept 13:04 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Ministry of Transport may postpone the second bidding round for the Orange Line train project, scheduled for July 27th, pending legal consultation.
This potential delay follows a Central Administrative Court ruling on July 7th, which declared the scrapping of the project's first bidding round unlawful.
The legal challenge was brought by Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited (BTSC), a bidder claiming the selection committee unlawfully changed the terms of reference.
The Ministry is discussing with the Office of the Attorney-General to resolve all legal issues, considering options like cancelling the current bid and initiating a fresh process to ensure fairness.
The 120 billion baht Orange Line project, specifically its western section, is a 35.9km long rail line currently at the center of this ongoing dispute.

Commerce ministry eyes 19% export growth, despite European unrest

Today 09:42 Key points summarised by AI

The Ministry of Commerce projects robust full-year export growth of up to 19% for 2026.
This optimistic forecast persists despite potential long-term risks from ongoing European protests, which have not yet significantly impacted orders or logistics.
Thai exports demonstrated strong performance, increasing 24% year-on-year in September 2026, extending a 27-month growth streak, primarily fueled by high demand for electronics and AI technology.