Tunnelling under Bangkok’s Chao Phraya river for MRT Purple Line 60% complete, ahead of schedule, with completion in May 2026 Tunnelling under the Chao Phraya River as part of the southern extension of the MRT Purple Line has begun and is slated for completion in May next year, according to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit. It […]
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Sino-Thai (STECON) signs contract to construct 2.65 billion baht elevated motorway link to U-Tapao International Airport, three year contract period Images courtesy of Matichon. Construction is scheduled to begin by September 2025. The completion date is set for 2028. Sino-Thai Engineering and Construction Public Company Limited (STECON) has officially signed a contract worth more than […]
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Closure of ‘BBC Sounds’ (BBC Radio App) for users outside the UK BBC Sounds has closed for users outside the UK on Monday, 21 July 2025. “Why did you make this change? BBC Studios is a commercial subsidiary of the BBC and is focused on bringing our trusted, world class journalism and storytelling to international […]
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Bangkok Lighthouse Late Lunch 29 August 2025 at Unico@23 – Sponsored by Coreharbour Lunchers, Please see the first invite for this month’s lunch We will be dining at Unico@23 with a big thanks to team Coreharbour, and thanks to their team for sponsoring our event If you wish to attend, please pay and register , […]
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Drowning Deaths in Thailand Average 10 Per Day — Working-Age Adults Most at Risk Contrary to popular belief that drowning is a hazard primarily for young children, new data from The Department of Disease Control under the Ministry of Public Health reveals that the highest number of drowning deaths occur among adults, particularly those aged […]
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Hanoi Greenlights Groundbreaking Urban Rail Expansion Photo courtesy of VN Express In a significant move to revolutionise Hanoi’s public transport, the city is set to break ground on two major urban railway projects in the final quarter of 2025. This is part of an ambitious plan aimed at alleviating the persistent traffic congestion besetting the […]
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Cambodia’s Funan Techo Canal Construction Set to Begin during the low water season in 2025 SEE ALSO: China and Cambodia agree on financing for a 94-mile canal linking the Mekong to the Gulf of Thailand The long-awaited construction of the Funan Techo Canal is scheduled to officially commence during the low water season at the […]
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Thailand’s PSG Corporation makes move into energy, natural resources PSG Corporation (PSGC), an integrated construction services provider, is accelerating its diversification into energy and natural resources, with the aim of becoming a regional leader with annual revenue of 20–30 billion baht by 2035. “PSGC is leveraging growth opportunities across the CLMV [Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and […]
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Construction of Vietnam’s My An – Cao Lanh Expressway will start on 26 July 2025 On July 22, the My Thuan Project Management Board reported to the Ministry of Construction about the plan to organize the groundbreaking ceremony for the My An – Cao Lanh Expressway project, phase 1. According to the My Thuan Project […]
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New Driving Licence Rule Causes Concern Among Expats in Thailand A recent change in driving licence regulations in Pattaya and Rayong is causing confusion among the foreign community. As of 17th July, foreigners with visas valid for less than a year will only receive two-year driving licences, whether applying for the first time or renewing. […]
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