Hitachi Rail secures ETCS signalling contracts in Thailand The ETCS Level 1 system will be implemented over 780.7km, improving rail travel safety. Hitachi Rail has secured contracts to implement European Train Control System (ETCS) digital signalling on two railway lines in Thailand. Both contracts were finalised with South Korean firm LS Electric, which is tasked with […]
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Thailand Looks to Revamp Real Estate Laws with Cambodia’s Leasehold Model in Focus Thailand is revising its real estate laws to attract foreign investment, proposing significant amendments to extend lease terms from the current maximum of 30 years to up to 99 years. This initiative, championed by Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira, is aimed at revitalizing […]
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Conflict in Myanmar sparks surge in Thai property purchases Rise in Myanmar buyers comes as Thai property sales to Chinese and Russian investors drop Buyers from Myanmar have been snapping up condominiums in Bangkok and other parts of Thailand, providing a bright spark for the kingdom’s sluggish real-estate market, as they look to move money […]
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Contractor replaced after abandoning work on Trang Airport terminal project The Department of Airports stated that the 1.2-billion-baht Trang Airport terminal project has been delayed after the contractor abandoned the work for over seven months due to severe financial issues. Although 98% of the construction was complete, the contractor failed to finish the final phase, […]
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Thailand taps Turkish expertise in high-speed train manufacturing Transport minister Suriya visits Turkey’s state-owned Türasaş for lessons in forging a domestic rail-manufacturing industry Thailand is collaborating with Türasaş, Turkey’s state-owned train manufacturer, to build fast trains for its new high-speed rail network, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said on Monday. Thailand taps Turkish expertise in high-speed […]
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Vietnam says its coal-fired power plants to operate at high levels next year Coal-fired power plants in Vietnam are expected to operate at high levels next year to meet the country’s rising demand for electricity, the government said on Monday. Most of the coal-fired power plants will operate for 6,400-6,500 hours in the year, the […]
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Cambodia Construction Expo 2024 to Showcase Over 2,000 Products and Services on 5-7 December The Cambodia Construction Expo 2024, a cornerstone event for the nation’s construction industry, is set to take place from 5 to 7 December 2024, promising to be a key driver of industrial growth. Organised by the Cambodia Constructors Association (CCA), the […]
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28 Subcontractors involved in Clean Fuel Project (CFP) at Thai Oil’s refinery in Si Racha, Chon Buri, voted to suspend construction activities Subcontractors involved in the Clean Fuel Project (CFP) at Thai Oil’s refinery in Si Racha, Chon Buri, have voted to suspend construction activities. This decision, made by 28 companies, impacts approximately 10,000 workers. […]
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Transport tops Bangkok’s clean air tasks Bangkok Post editorial This week, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) launched a walking-cycling promotion to tackle the city’s notorious traffic congestion. Quite an ambition. The Bangkok Master Plan for Walking and Cycling is cooperating with the BMA’s Transport Department and the non-profit Thailand Walking and Cycling Institute Foundation, which […]
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Extra public holidays next year approved for Thailand, 21 public holidays in 2025 Long weekends intended to spur travel, spending The cabinet has approved extra public holidays for next year and January 2026, declaring long-weekends to boost tourism and the overall economy. Deputy Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said after the meeting on Tuesday that the cabinet […]
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