Bangkok’s Living Costs Climb as the Minimum Wage Remains Stalled The cost of living in Bangkok has soared, leaving many workers struggling despite the recent increase in the minimum wage to 400 baht per day. Residents face high expenses in food, housing, and transportation, making it difficult for many to make ends meet. The city’s […]
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Myanmar turns to solar as power crisis deepens Myanmar is embracing solar energy on an unprecedented scale as its war‑torn power grid collapses. Hospitals, schools, shops and households are installing panels to cope with chronic blackouts, a trend driven by necessity rather than climate ambition. The country’s electricity supply has deteriorated sharply since the 2021 […]
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Ho Chi Minh City Proposes $370M Ba Lon Canal Upgrade Project to address increasing flooding and pollution Ho Chi Minh City authorities have proposed a VND9.2 trillion (US$370 million) project to dredge and upgrade the Ba Lon Canal to address increasing flooding and pollution in the southern parts of the city. The initiative seeks immediate […]
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Ho Chi Minh City’s Long Thanh Airport Aims to Become Southeast Asia Hub Vietnam’s Party General Secretary To Lam has urged swift policy measures to attract international carriers to Long Thanh International Airport, positioning it as a leading aviation hub in Southeast Asia. During a Nov. 13 field inspection, he emphasized the importance of enhancing […]
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More delays ahead for Thailand’s three-airport rail line connecting Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-tapao airports Contract being revised again, proposed extension to Rayong being reviewed The three-airport high-speed rail project, already more than five years behind schedule, faces further delays as the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) prepares to review the contract that has already […]
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Signs of progress in Thailand’s high-speed, inter-airport rail contract dispute Cabinet will be asked to decide on contract changes The Transport Ministry has called for a fair resolution on the high-speed, inter-airport rail contract dispute, warning that the changes proposed by concessionaire Asia Era One risk creating legal challenges. Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, in his […]
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Funan Techo Canal project aims to elevate Cambodia’s economy, but what does it mean for the Mekong? The Mekong River Delta is a vital part of people’s livelihoods in Southeast Asia This article was submitted as part of the Global Voices Climate Justice fellowship, which pairs journalists from Sinophone and Global Majority countries to investigate […]
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Hanoi to Launch Extensive Metro Network to Ease Congestion Hà Nội is set to transform its transportation infrastructure with plans for 14 metro lines spanning over 400km. This network aims to handle at least 45% of urban travel demand, significantly alleviating road congestion and changing how residents navigate the capital, according to Lê Trung Hiếu, […]
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Thai immigration steps up visa run scrutiny Visa renewals to be capped at two, as authorities close loopholes exploited by foreign criminals The Immigration Bureau has intensified visa screening to deal with foreign criminals as part of a nationwide campaign against cybercrime, said the bureau’s spokesman, Pol Maj Cheongron Rimpadee. He said the heightened measures […]
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Mobile cinema brings entertainment, learning to rural community in Thailand Smiles lit up the faces of residents young and old in Phu Khieo district when Southeast Asia’s only mobile cinema, the cinemobile Chalerm Tasana, arrived in town, bringing a blend of entertainment and learning to the rural community throughout this week. Chaiyaphum deputy governor Ballang […]
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