Laos Raises Minimum Wage On June 13, 2022, Laos’ Prime Minister’s Office issued Notification No. 829/PMO modifying the country’s minimum monthly wage. The notification calls for two increases over the next 11 months. The first increase will occur on August 1, 2022, when the minimum monthly wage will become LAK 1,200,000 (approx. USD 81). The […]
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Pattaya’s Koh Larn incinerator plan tangled in government red tape A proposal to build a garbage incinerator on Koh Larn continues to shoulder its way through Thailand’s vast bureaucracy. Deputy City Manager Kiattisak Sriwongchai said June 17 that the contract for the twin-incinerator project now is being reviewed by the Office of the Attorney General. […]
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Hopewell (Thailand) and Thai government trade threats in long-running legal case Transport Minister Saksayam says he’s unfazed by litigation Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has downplayed a threat by Hopewell (Thailand) Co to bring a criminal lawsuit against the government for failing to pay several billion baht in compensation over a cancelled transport project about two […]
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BayWa r.e. Opens Wind Projects Representative Office in Lang Son Province in Vietnam Global renewable energy developer, service provider and distributor, BayWa r.e., announced the opening of its Wind Projects Representative office in Lang Son Province, Vietnam. The opening of the Wind Projects Representative office will strengthen BayWa r.e.’s position as a key renewable energy […]
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Renowned real estate executive Nigel Cornick launches Far East Consultants in Thailand Property expert with THB45 billion track record in completed luxury condominium projects returns to help industry navigate new market challenges and opportunities. One of Thailand’s most renowned real estate personalities has established a new development partnership to guide developers and owners through market […]
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Bangkok’s Mass Rapid Transit Authority seeks BTS Green Line debt deal by September 2022 Amount owed for transit route extension has reached B53 billion The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) hopes to have a deal in place by September to transfer debt from the Green Line extension to City Hall, MRTA governor Pakapong Sirikantaramas said […]
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Mekong Delta eyes rapid development of renewable energy Experts said that the region has much potential for renewables and opportunities to counter the effects of climate change effects. The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta will need to optimise its natural conditions to develop renewable energy and attract investment in the sector to mitigate the impacts of […]
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‘Thailand Pass’ registration scheme to be lifted from 1 July 2022 for foreign nationals At the point of entry into Thailand, travellers will only need to show proof of either a certificate of vaccination or a negative RT-PCR or professional ATK test result within 72 hours of travel. Thailand’s Centre of COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) […]
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Bangkok’s Yellow, Pink lines to open for limited trial in 2023 The Yellow and Pink line monorails are expected to begin partial operations early next year, as construction of both lines are almost complete. The tentative schedule for partial operations was discussed at a meeting yesterday of transport officials to prepare for the launch of […]
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Pattaya residents unhappy with new storm drainage project along Sukhumvit Road Pattaya residents are unhappy with the launch of a new project to solve flooded roads during Thailand’s rainy season. The city government plans to install the storm drainage system along Sukhumvit Road, with the first phase expected to start next month. The Pattaya Public […]
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