New rules for foreign nationals seeking to obtain or renew their Thai driving licenses The Department of Land Transport has drafted new regulations stating that international driving permits can no longer be used as proof for obtaining a temporary driver’s license. Foreign nationals will now be required to pass a written test to qualify for […]
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Bangkok’s Condo market to see continued decline Despite cuts in transfer and mortgage fees, as well as relaxed loan-to-value limits, Bangkok’s condo market is expected to continue its decline from last year, driven by the ongoing economic slowdown and weak foreign demand. Phattarachai Taweewong, director of the research department at property consultancy Colliers Thailand, said […]
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Daily minimum wage to increase to 400 baht in Bangkok from 01 July 2025 Higher rate will also apply in most tourism venues nationwide, but help for employers offered Elsewhere, rates range from 337 to 380 baht depending on the province An increase in the daily minimum wage to 400 baht (£9.07 / €10.65 / […]
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Bangkok Lighthouse Late Lunch 27 June 2025 at Indigo at Silom – Sponsored by Fallprotec Lunchers, We are at it again! This month we will be adding another venue that most of you already have been too! We will be going to Indigo at Silom! First of all, A big thanks to Trevor and […]
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High-speed rail linking three airports set to transform Thailand’s transport landscape High-speed rail linking three airports enters final contract phase in July, closing a five‑year delay. With B 271.8 bn investment and 2029 opening, it will revolutionise travel. High‑speed rail linking three airports marks a pivotal milestone in Thailand’s infrastructural expansion, with the amended contract set for […]
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Thailand’s bidet spray – hygienic bathroom culture found in every home Thailand’s approach to personal hygiene after using the toilet has deep cultural roots. Traditionally, people used a small bowl to pour water for cleaning. Over time, this practice evolved into the use of the bidet spray – a simple handheld device that is now […]
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Consortium proposes $64 million Quang Tri Win 3 wind farm in Vietnam A consortium comprising Quang Tri Renewable Energy Investment JSC, Win Power Holding Pte Ltd, and Nam Binh Wind Power JSC submitted a proposal in early June to build the Quang Tri Win 3 wind power plant. The consortium combines Quang Tri Renewable Energy […]
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Quelling the earthquake tremors of 28 March 2025 in Thailand While the March 28 earthquake shook many buildings in Bangkok, most of the damage was to non-structural parts. The earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28 sent tremors through many high-rise buildings in Bangkok, shaking not just the structures but also buyer confidence, if only […]
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Construction of O Mon 4 Thermal Power Plant in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta city of Can Tho begins The O Mon 4 Thermal Power Plant will bring Petrovietnam’s total installed capacity to over 9,3000 MW, accounting for around 10% of the country’s total power capacity. Once completed, the plan will provide clean and stable power to […]
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Thailand’s high-speed rail project linking three airports project (Don Mueang–Suvarnabhumi–U-Tapao) to finalise contract in July 2025 after five-year delay The high-speed rail linking three airports project (Don Mueang–Suvarnabhumi–U-Tapao) is expected to finalise the contract in July, ending a five-year delay since the Covid-19 pandemic. The Covid-19 pandemic severely impacted numerous infrastructure investment projects in the […]
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