Thai cabinet approves Korat-Nong Khai high-speed rail Completion of second-phase will provide seamless travel from Bangkok to China by 2030 The cabinet on Tuesday formally approved the second phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed train line, from Nakhon Ratchasima to Nong Khai, with an investment of about 340 billion baht. The line would link up with […]
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Bangkok Lighthouse Late Lunch on 28 February 2025 at Kai @ Sathorn Soi 12 – Sponsored by RSM This year we will be at Kai earlier than last year, as usual we will only visit one venue per year, a huge thanks to RSM for sponsoring this event. Memberships are due and have been reduced […]
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Volvo CE launches New Generation Excavator in Thailand and celebrates partnership with new dealer Volvo CE has introduced the New Generation EC210 excavator into the Thai market, showcasing its innovative design and efficiency-focused features at an exclusive event in Bangkok. The occasion also served as a customer gathering for CHAIRATCHAKARN (Bangkok) Co., Ltd (CHAB), Volvo […]
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The average European uses 20kg toilet paper a year. What are the green alternatives? Going to the toilet is universal but how often do we take the time to reflect on the environmental impact of our bathroom habits? Talking about your toilet exploits would not get you many invites to dinner parties, but what we […]
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More Tigers Are Kept in Captivity in America Than Free-Roaming Tigers Globally Back in June 2020 we carried a news article “B.Grimm Group, a major supporter of WWF Thailand helping save Thailand’s tigers” which referred to: “According to WWF Thailand, there were approximately 100,000 wild tigers in the world at the beginning of the 20th […]
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TK Elevator Universal Service platform ensures reliable accessibility to Thailand metro and railway systems TKE currently services over 740 elevators and escalators serving Bangkok metro and railway locations The longest service contract with Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) extends for 28 years, reflecting a strong confidence in TKE’s outstanding service and quality Düsseldorf (Germany), January […]
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Cement Shortages Stifle Myanmar Construction Cement shortages and rising prices are hampering Myanmar’s construction and real estate sectors. The price of a 50kg sack of cement has risen from around 5,000 kyats before the 2021 coup to around 31,000 kyats. Ma Ohn Mar, 40, an apartment contractor who runs a Yangon construction company, said the […]
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Traffic relief in sight as Bangkok’s widest bridge opens to motorists The eight-lane cable-stayed Thotsamarachan Bridge is expected to reduce congestion in the Rama II area by up to 25% Bangkok’s new Thotsamarachan Bridge across the Chao Phraya River was officially opened by Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit on Wednesday. In his speech, the minister said […]
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Bangkok-Nong Khai high-speed rail project, connecting to China’s high-speed railway network, will be operational by 2030 The government has confirmed the Bangkok-Nong Khai high-speed rail project, connecting to China’s high-speed railway network, will be operational by 2030. According to government spokesman Jirayu Huangsab, on Tuesday the Transport Ministry reported to the cabinet on the progress […]
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Construction of Cambodia’s Techo International Airport stands at an impressive 94 percent completion As of January 20, 2025, the Techo International Airport was 94 percent complete in construction and is scheduled to be operational in July 2025, according to the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA). Sinn Chanserey Vutha, Secretary of State and Spokesperson for […]
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