Thailand’s Updated Visa Policies (September 2025) By Formichella & Sritawat Attorneys at Law Thailand has recently formalized several changes to its visa policies. The main goals are to simplify the system, prevent misuse (like “visa runs” and overstays), and better manage tourism. Rather than eliminating visas, the changes restructure them and add new limits on […]
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Vietnam’s Ca Mau airport to shut down for 1 year for $94M upgrade The airport in Vietnam’s southernmost province, Ca Mau, will close for 12 months starting Oct. 30 for a VND2.4-trillion (US$94 million) upgrade to transform it into a regional gateway. Its runway will be lengthened from 1,500 to 2,400 meters and widened, and […]
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MRTA takes responsibility for road subsidence, to investigate all tunnels on Bangkok’s Purple Line MRTA halts construction at Vajira Hospital site after road subsidence. Investigation underway into Purple Line tunnel work; public safety measures in place. The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) has taken responsibility for the road subsidence that occurred on September […]
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Phuket Explores 300km Pipeline for Water Security for the island and nearby provinces Treated water would then be pumped over 300km through Phang Nga to supply Phuket and Krabi Phuket officials are considering a 300km pipeline project to enhance long-term water security for the island and nearby provinces. The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) Phuket Branch […]
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Phuket real estate cools in first half of 2025 Condo and villa sales decline sharply in H1 Phuket’s condo and villa market cooled markedly in the first half of 2025, with both new launches and sales contracting by more than 50% from the same period in 2024, after two consecutive years of peak new supply […]
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Major Companies Set to Convert Household Waste into Electricity in Phnom Penh In a significant step towards sustainable energy solutions, two major companies, SAGE ENGINEERING and VINCI CONSTRUCTION, have unveiled plans to convert household waste into electricity in Phnom Penh. This initiative aims to enhance energy efficiency while addressing the growing waste management challenges in […]
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Airports of Thailand (AOT) Board Proposes Paweena Jariyathitipong as First Female Managing Director The AOT board has proposed Paweena Jariyathitipong to become the company’s first female Managing Director. An “AOT insider,” she has an extensive background in engineering and construction, holding a doctorate in Civil Engineering and Environmental Science. Her immediate priorities will include resolving […]
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Price cuts continue to pace Bangkok condo sales New condo supply launched in Bangkok in the third quarter of 2025 continued to slow, while projects priced more than 30% below market levels recorded strong sales, according to property consultancy Colliers Thailand. Phattarachai Taweewong, director of research at Colliers, said these projects sold out, underscoring how […]
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Bangkok Governor reveals massive sinkhole outside Vajira Hospital caused by Purple Line subway tunnel construction The massive sinkhole in front of Vajira Hospital in Bangkok on September 24, 2025, caused by soil flowing into the Purple Line subway tunnel construction beneath the road surface. BANGKOK — A gaping sinkhole measuring 30 by 30 meters and […]
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Thailand Ranks 34th as Portugal Tops Global Retirement List The Global Retirement Report 2025 has named Portugal as the top destination for retirees, while Thailand ranks 34th among 44 countries. This report evaluates countries based on factors like retirement visa programs and quality of life, influencing retirees considering relocation. Many countries in Europe and the […]
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