Thailand Construction and Engineering News

201-day extension approved for Contract 4-7 of the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project (Bangkok–Nong Khai), Phase 1 (Bangkok–Nakhon Ratchasima) The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) board has approved a 201-day extension for Contract 4-7 of the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project (Bangkok–Nong Khai), Phase 1 (Bangkok–Nakhon Ratchasima), covering the Saraburi–Kaeng Khoi section. The contract will now end […]

Thailand to ease foreign business ownership rules Cabinet orders amendments to law seen as overly restrictive and unnecessarily protectionist The Thai cabinet has agreed in principle to amend the Foreign Business Act to reduce the number of restrictive regulations and make the country more investor-friendly. The Law Reform Commission had urged updating the 25-year-old law, […]

Behind the scenes: Dextra’s role in iconic infrastructure projects worldwide In construction, iconic landmarks often hide engineering marvels behind the scenes. Dextra – a world-leading manufacturer of construction solutions – has quietly helped realize such projects around the globe through its innovative reinforcement technologies. From mechanical rebar couplers (like Griptec® and Bartec®) to advanced post-tensioning […]