Online TM6 form for visitors to Thailand coming on May 1 Tourism ministry ready to promote Thailand’s new online TM6 immigration form but 300-baht tourism fee might be delayed The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is preparing to promote the online TM6 immigration form, which will be compulsory for all foreign arrivals entering Thailand as […]
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Russia eyes long-stalled Dawei megaproject in Myanmar China and India also see more opportunities in war-torn country Russia has joined China and India in promoting its interests in war-ravaged Myanmar, in particular the possibility of investing in the moribund Dawei Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in which Thailand used to be a major player, according to […]
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Ambitious ‘Homes for Thais’ scheme targets 1 million units Programme focuses on young professionals and recent college, university graduates The government has launched an ambitious public-housing initiative, “Homes for Thais”, aiming to provide affordable and accessible housing for a million people, with a particular focus on young professionals and recent college and university graduates. Prime […]
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PD House introduces Danish “Bubble Deck” technology for homes in Thailand PD House actively seeks to revolutionize home building in Thailand by introducing the innovative Danish “Bubble Deck” technology. PD House actively seeks to revolutionize home building in Thailand by introducing the innovative Danish “Bubble Deck” technology. This initiative not only marks the company’s first […]
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Vietnam’s high-speed 1,541 kilometers North-South railway connecting Hanoi with Ho Chi Minh City to begin construction in December 2027 Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport has announced that construction of the high-speed North-South railway will begin in December 2027, with completion expected by 2035. The Ministry of Transport has finalized a comprehensive plan to begin construction of […]
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Activists and villagers protested against the Sanakham hydropower project in Laos. The project is about 25 kilometers upstream from Sanakham district, 155 km from Vientiane, and 84 km downstream from the Pak Lay project. It’s also about 2 km from the Thai-Lao border in Loei. Since the project will limit the river’s flow downstream, Laos […]
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Mitsubishi Power Advances Thailand’s Energy Development with Completion of 1,400MW Combined Cycle Hin Kong Power Plant ・ Mitsubishi Power provides 25 years of long-term maintenance services to ensure stable supply of reliable electricity to the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT). ・ In Thailand, 10 Mitsubishi Power JAC gas turbines operated by the Gulf Group […]
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600 MW Monsoon wind power project in Laos to export energy to Vietnam soon The 600 MW Monsoon wind power project in Laos is reaching final phases of construction and will soon export electricity to Vietnam, investor Monsoon Wind Power reported. The investor made the statement on Wednesday regarding a recent on-site visit of Laos’ […]
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Eastern Economic Corridor High-Speed Rail Project, a Game Changer for Thailand The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) High-Speed Railway Project is a key infrastructure initiative poised to revolutionize Thailand’s transportation, trade, and tourism landscape. Designed to connect Bangkok with key areas in the EEC region, this ambitious project aims to enhance regional connectivity, drive economic growth, […]
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Coro Energy puts 47 more rooftop solar sites into operation in Vietnam Southeast Asian energy company Coro Energy PLC announced on January 16 that a 47 further sites (circa 1.4MW) in Vietnam are now operational and generating revenue. As previously announced in October 2023, the company signed an MoU in Vietnam with Mobile World Group […]
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