Vietnam’s largest wind power project in Laos, Truong Son Wind Power Complex, begins full commercial operations The Truong Son Wind Power Complex, Vietnam’s largest wind power project in Laos with an installed capacity of 600MW, has officially begun full commercial operations, the Vietnamese media reported. The project – located atop the Truong Son mountain range […]
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Hanoi Launches $1.4 Billion Metro Line Construction Hanoi has commenced construction on the Nam Thang Long–Tran Hung Dao metro line, a 10.9 km project expected to modernize transportation through the city’s Old Quarter. The line will feature ten stations, with 8.9 km running underground, and aims to enhance connectivity between iconic streets such as Hang […]
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Latest 2025 tax rules for foreign workers in Thailand Foreigners working legally in Thailand face tighter tax regulations as the Thai government moves to align its tax system with international standards. With over 3.3 million foreign workers registered as of August 2024, Thai authorities are stepping up enforcement to ensure all individuals, foreign workers included, […]
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Thai Property Sector Demands 99-Year Foreign Leasehold to Revive Stagnant Economy Thailand’s property industry is calling for the government to extend the maximum foreign leasehold period from the current 30 years to 99 years. Proponents argue this reform is essential to attract foreign direct investment and revive the nation’s stagnant economy, which is hampered by […]
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Thai Government targets B720bn of clean energy investments The Energy Ministry aims to generate 720 billion baht in investment for energy development projects, notably solar power and carbon capture storage, putting Thailand on a fast track towards its net-zero goal, achieving it 15 years sooner than the target date. Government targets B720bn of clean energy […]
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Thailand’s new M81 Motorway (Bang Yai–Kanchanaburi) opens for trial run of all eight toll gates for 4 days in October 2025 The Department of Highways will open the M81 Motorway (Bang Yai–Kanchanaburi) for a trial run across all eight toll gates from 3 p.m. on October 10 to 9 a.m. on October 14 to ease […]
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Cambodia’s new Foster-designed airport in Phnom Penh has busy first month Techo International Airport on the 9th September, its opening day (Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation) Cambodia’s Techo International Airport, the country’s largest aviation infrastructure project, opened to the public last month in the capital Phnom Penh. It was developed by a joint venture of Cambodia’s […]
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Bangkok Lighthouse Late Lunch 31 October 2025 at Calderazzo’s on soi 31 – Sponsored by Soda Please see the first invite for this month’s lunch We will be dining at Calderazzo’s with a big thanks to team Soda, and thanks to their team for sponsoring our event [thanks Stephen]. It’s their 20th anniversary so expect […]
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Decision Near on Pattaya’s Disputed Highrise Waterfront Condo near Bali Hai Pier A crucial verdict on Pattaya’s contentious waterfront condo could come soon, as the Department of Lands reviews whether to revoke or affirm the project’s title deed. This long-standing issue, unresolved over a decade, focuses on the legitimacy of land certification for a high-rise […]
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Distinguished tourism family announces sale of rare deep water marina site in Phuket Potential to host up to 200 berths as yachting tourism booms in Thailand The distinguished Na-Ranong family, one of Phuket’s most respected families in the tourism sector, has announced the sale of a prime marina site in Phuket. One of the last […]
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