Thai-China Rail Faces Fresh Delays Amid Contract, Heritage Rows The high-speed rail project linking to China, has been hit by new delays as Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn takes charge of stalled contracts and heritage concerns. The setbacks are adding pressure on the government to push forward with a scheme long seen as crucial for regional […]
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Bangkok office occupancy dips below 80% amid glut Rate is lowest since 2004 as ‘flight to quality’ poses challenge to owners of older buildings Occupancy in Bangkok’s office market fell below 80% for the first time since 2004 as an influx of new Grade A supply drew tenants from older towers, forcing landlords to cut […]
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Cambodia Unveils Phnom Penh Techo International Airport with Inaugural Flight Cambodia opened Techo International Airport with a USD 2 billion project, enhancing its aviation capacity to initially handle 13 million passengers, expanding to 50 million by 2050. The launch celebrated an inaugural flight, aiming to boost tourism despite regional tensions. On Tuesday, Cambodia celebrated the […]
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HCMC’s Metro Line 2 Moves Forward with New Contractor After years of delay, Ho Chi Minh City’s Metro Line No. 2 from Ben Thanh to Tham Luong finally secures a new consultancy contractor, signalling a new chapter for the ambitious project. The city’s Management Authority for Urban Railways (MAUR) has selected a consortium for this […]
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A Must-visit New Landmark for Content Creators in Bangkok! “Dusit Arun at Dusit Central Park (สวนดุสิตอรุณ ณ ดุสิต เซ็นทรัล พาร์ค),” Thailand’s Largest Urban Roof Park, Reveals Its 8 Magnificent Highlights Bangkok (11 September 2025) – Vimarn Suriya Company Limited, a joint venture between Dusit Thani Public Company Limited (DTC) and Central Pattana Public Company […]
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Phuket’s Patong Tunnel Gets Green Light at 11 Billion Baht Cost, operational in 2030, toll fees The much-anticipated Patong Tunnel project in Phuket has finally been approved, carrying a substantial cost of 11 billion baht and navigating fresh challenges. On 26 August, the Cabinet endorsed a significant shift in the project’s investment strategy, granting the […]
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Thailand’s Airports of Thailand (AOT) Reports Record Growth as Airport Expansion Plans Accelerate Airports of Thailand (AOT) reported a 9.2% increase in passenger traffic, serving 88.53 million passengers across its six major airports during the first eight months of fiscal year 2025. The company is accelerating a major infrastructure development program across all its facilities […]
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Drivers under 55 years old can renew their Thai driving licences online starting 4 March 2026 Thai driving licences get digital boost Drivers under 55 years old will be able to renew their driving licences online starting March next year, says a new ministerial regulation published in the Royal Gazette. The measure aims to reduce […]
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Tay Ninh authorities propose railway line connecting Ho Chi Minh City Tay Ninh authorities have submitted a proposal to the Government to include the Bau Bang–Moc Bai railway line in Vietnam’s national railway master plan. Authorities in Tay Ninh Province have submitted a proposal to Ho Chi Minh City, the Ministry of Construction, and the […]
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Department of Rail Transport (DRT) follows up on proposed second Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge in Nong Khai The Department of Rail Transport (DRT) is following up on progress of the proposed second Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge in Nong Khai, which aims to connect logistics to Laos via the Na Tha Cross-dock Warehouse. DRT director-general Pichet Kunadhamraks recently […]
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