March 2025 Bangkok earthquake building collapse, Audit office acknowledges fatal flaws in building

March 2025 Bangkok earthquake building collapse, Audit office acknowledges fatal flaws in building Agency says it’s ready to comply in legal cases arising from collapse Read more: 7.7 earthquake, Thailand unprepared for disasters The State Audit Office (SAO) issued an acknowledgement on Friday of the construction and design flaws that led to the collapse of […]

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Vietnam’s largest conglomerate, Vingroup, scraps bid for $67-billion Vietnamese rail line

Vietnam’s largest conglomerate, Vingroup, scraps bid for $67-billion Vietnamese rail line Vietnam Government was wary of financing proposals made by country’s biggest conglomerate HANOI – Vietnam’s largest conglomerate, Vingroup, said on Thursday it would withdraw its investment proposal for ‌the country’s $67-billion North–South high-speed railway ​project to concentrate on its other projects. The decision on […]

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Việt Nam’s first urban light rail transit project commences in Phú Quốc

Việt Nam’s first urban light rail transit project commences in Phú Quốc The LRT line spans 17.59km, comprising elevated, at-grade, and underground sections, and includes six stations – five ground-level stations and one underground station at the APEC Convention Centre. HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam’s first urban light rail transit (LRT) line was officially launched […]

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Vietnam launches and inaugurates 234 projects nationwide

Vietnam launches and inaugurates 234 projects nationwide Vietnam today simultaneously held groundbreaking and inauguration ceremonies for 234 major projects across the country to celebrate the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, deputy prime ministers, ministers and local leaders attended the ceremonies at 34 […]

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Thailand’s Phatthalung Airport project advances with new funding and design studies

Thailand’s Phatthalung Airport project advances with new funding and design studies BANGKOK, Thailand – The Department of Airports has reported progress on the Phatthalung Airport Project after securing 42.69 million baht in funding for fiscal years 2026–2027 to support studies, detailed design work, and additional environmental assessments. The budget will be used to prepare designs […]

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Thailand’s Trillion Infrastructure Pipeline Frozen as Caretaker Government Takes Over

Thailand’s Trillion Infrastructure Pipeline Frozen as Caretaker Government Takes Over Over 1.4 trillion baht in Thai infrastructure projects are frozen due to the dissolution of Parliament, as the caretaker government is legally prohibited from approving large-scale spending. The transport sector is the most affected, with over 603 billion baht in projects stalled, including a high-speed […]

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Vientiane Capital Plans Flood Prevention Measures Ahead of 2026 Rainy Season

Vientiane Capital Plans Flood Prevention Measures Ahead of 2026 Rainy Season Vientiane Capital authorities are preparing a series of flood management measures to reduce recurring flooding, with implementation scheduled before the 2026 rainy season. Bounyavath Niraxay, Head of the Department of Public Works and Transport, announced the plan during the 10th National Assembly Ordinary Session […]

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When savings become untouchable: How Thai bank rules are reshaping expat retirement

When savings become untouchable: How Thai bank rules are reshaping expat retirement By Victor Wong (Peerasan Wongsri) How rigid bank balance rules are colliding with real life for Thailand’s retirees. PATTAYA, Thailand – For many years, Thailand’s retirement visa was one of the country’s most straightforward arrangements. The understanding was simple enough, live quietly, respect […]

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