BKS Orders 311 New Buses for 3 Billion Baht to Clear Debt

Thansettakij•Economy•267d ago

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The Transport Company (BKS) is investing over 3 billion baht to acquire 311 new tour buses to replace aging vehicles and improve financial standing.

•The Transport Company (BKS) plans to lease 311 new tour buses at a cost exceeding 3 billion baht.
•This initiative aims to replace 157 old buses and address accumulated debt of over 3 billion baht.
•The new buses are expected to reduce maintenance costs by over 100 million baht annually and enhance passenger service quality.
•The first batch of 55 new buses has already been delivered and deployed, with the remaining 256 expected by March 31, 2026.

•The Transport Company (BKS) is facing financial difficulties due to changing passenger travel behavior.
•BKS has accumulated debt exceeding 3,000 million THB.
•BKS requires new buses to replace 157 old vehicles with an average age of over 30 years.
•BKS will lease 311 new tour buses.
•The investment for the new buses is over 3,000 million THB.
•BKS received 55 new buses, with deliveries spread across four installments from Dec 19, 2025, to Jan 22, 2026.
•The remaining 256 buses are expected to be delivered by Mar 31, 2026.
•The new buses will be deployed on main routes and high-demand routes, arriving in time for the Songkran festival.

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Attavit

"This change in service vehicles is the first in 10 years and helps resolve the financial situation."

การเปลี่ยนรถให้บริการนี้ถือเป็นครั้งแรกในรอบ 10 ปี ที่ช่วยแก้ไขสถานะทางการเงินได้

BKS (The Transport Company)(บขส.)

The state-owned public transportation company in Thailand undertaking a major fleet renewal initiative.

S&P

A food and beverage provider partnering with BKS to supply snacks and drinks on their new service vehicles.

Attavit(นายอรรถวิท)

The individual quoted in the article, likely a representative or executive from BKS discussing the company's financial and operational plans.