Thais take Queuing to another level “Queuing is a quintessentially British tradition that has been ingrained in the culture for centuries. The art of queuing is not just about standing in line, but it is a reflection of British values such as politeness, fairness, and respect for others. The British take their queuing seriously, and […]
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Fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, connecting Thailand’s Bueng Kan province and Laos’ Bolikhamxay province, to open in December 2025 Thailand and Laos are set to inaugurate the Fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge in December, marking a new milestone in regional transport and economic cooperation. The countries are also moving forward with building a new Mekong railway bridge […]
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Construction on Bangkok’s Rama 2 Road expected to be completed within 2026 The constructions on Rama 2 Road are expected to be completed within 2026, said Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, who came into office less than a month ago. The 8.3 km Bang Khun Thian–Ekkachai section of M82 is now complete. Today, authorities have inspected the route, installed […]
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Ceremony for Bridge Joining of the Myanmar-Korea Friendship (Dala) Bridge held A Ceremony for the Bridge Joining of the Myanmar-Korea Friendship (Dala) Bridge was held in Yangon Region on Friday, with the attendance of Acting President and Chairman of State Security and Peace Commission Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. On their arrival at the venue, […]
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Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) proposes early construction of 3rd runway at Long Thanh International airport in southern Vietnam The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), the investor of the first phase of the Long Thanh International Airport project in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam, has proposed the prime minister approve the early construction of the […]
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Vietnam’s largest wind power project in Laos, Truong Son Wind Power Complex, begins full commercial operations The Truong Son Wind Power Complex, Vietnam’s largest wind power project in Laos with an installed capacity of 600MW, has officially begun full commercial operations, the Vietnamese media reported. The project – located atop the Truong Son mountain range […]
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Hanoi Launches $1.4 Billion Metro Line Construction Hanoi has commenced construction on the Nam Thang Long–Tran Hung Dao metro line, a 10.9 km project expected to modernize transportation through the city’s Old Quarter. The line will feature ten stations, with 8.9 km running underground, and aims to enhance connectivity between iconic streets such as Hang […]
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Latest 2025 tax rules for foreign workers in Thailand Foreigners working legally in Thailand face tighter tax regulations as the Thai government moves to align its tax system with international standards. With over 3.3 million foreign workers registered as of August 2024, Thai authorities are stepping up enforcement to ensure all individuals, foreign workers included, […]
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Thai Property Sector Demands 99-Year Foreign Leasehold to Revive Stagnant Economy Thailand’s property industry is calling for the government to extend the maximum foreign leasehold period from the current 30 years to 99 years. Proponents argue this reform is essential to attract foreign direct investment and revive the nation’s stagnant economy, which is hampered by […]
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Thai Government targets B720bn of clean energy investments The Energy Ministry aims to generate 720 billion baht in investment for energy development projects, notably solar power and carbon capture storage, putting Thailand on a fast track towards its net-zero goal, achieving it 15 years sooner than the target date. Government targets B720bn of clean energy […]
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