EPCC deal inked with the PEC-CAZ Consortium for next stage of Thailand’s third LNG terminal in Map Ta Phut Thailand’s Gulf Development Company has signed an engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) contract with the PEC-CAZ Consortium for the next phase of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal on the eastern coast of the Gulf […]
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POSCO E&C wins $1.1 bn LNG terminal deal in Thailand’s Map Ta Phut The LNG terminal will be located in the Map Ta Phut industrial estate, about 130 km from Bangkok POSCO E&C Co., a South Korean engineering and construction company, said on Tuesday that it has secured a 1.5 trillion won ($1.1 billion) contract […]
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Connectivity Challenges Loom for Vietnam’s Long Thanh International Airport As Vietnam prepares to unveil its largest airport, Long Thanh International Airport, concerns are mounting over limited connectivity, potentially undermining its operational success. This issue was the focal point of a recent seminar conducted by Tuoi Tre newspaper, examining the transportation links needed between the airport, […]
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Temple in sea highlights Bangkok’s vulnerability to rising sea levels Wat Khun Samut Chin in Samut Prakan stands as a vivid reminder of Bangkok’s growing risks from rising sea levels and coastal erosion, projected to worsen by 2050. Dr Sonthi Kotchawat, an environmental expert, emphasised on social media that the temple’s predicament is clear evidence […]
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Investigation of Bangkok’s earthquake-collapsed tower found problems with both the design and construction Final report, expected in two weeks, will clearly explain the cause of the collapse The investigation into the collapse of the under-construction State Audit Office (SAO) building during the March 28 earthquake found problems with both the design and construction. The investigation […]
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New 2-kilometre-long road connecting Bangkok’s Vibhavadi Rangsit Road and Phahon Yothin Road to open City Hall to open new road on Sunday The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will open a new 2-kilometre-long road connecting Vibhavadi Rangsit Road and Phahon Yothin Road on Sunday, to ease congestion and improve access to Don Mueang International Airport and […]
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Vinh Airport in Vietnam Shuts for Major Expansion Amid Rising Demand Vinh International Airport in Vietnam’s Nghe An Province is closing for six months starting July 1, as a significant expansion project begins to address growing passenger numbers and update its ageing infrastructure. The temporary closure will run until December 31, 2025, and aims to upgrade […]
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New amendments to the Law on Vietnamese Nationality, making it easier for foreigners with Vietnamese family ties to obtain citizenship Vietnam’s National Assembly has passed new amendments to the Law on Vietnamese Nationality, making it easier for foreigners with Vietnamese family ties to obtain citizenship. Approved on Tuesday, the revisions eliminate the need for residency, […]
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New Road to Phuket Airport Expected to Open by 2028 The Department of Highways is moving ahead with a new road project linking Ban Muang Mai to the Phuket Airport intersection to ease traffic and support the province’s growing tourism and economy. Director-General Aphirat Chaiyavongnoi said the new road will branch off from Highway 4027 […]
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Frozen UK State Pensions: A Deep Injustice — But Now There’s a Way to Change It Every year, over 450,000 British pensioners living overseas receive a UK state pension that is frozen at the rate they first received it — never increased to reflect the rising cost of living. This means many are living on […]
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