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Thai firms Concrete Chonburi Product and PTT partner to launch innovative low-carbon concrete

January 9, 2025Peter Carlisle

Thai firms Concrete Chonburi Product and PTT partner to launch innovative low-carbon concrete A groundbreaking collaboration between two of Thailand’s industrial giants has yielded a significant advancement in sustainable construction materials. Concrete Chonburi Product (CCP), one of Thailand’s premier concrete manufacturers, has joined forces with energy conglomerate PTT to develop an innovative low-carbon concrete product […]

Newest Lao-Thai bridge link across the Mekong, linking Borikhamxay province in Laos and Bueng Kan province in Thailand, now 96 percent complete

January 8, 2025January 8, 2025Peter Carlisle

Newest Lao-Thai bridge link across the Mekong, linking Borikhamxay province in Laos and Bueng Kan province in Thailand, now 96 percent complete The new 1,350-metre bridge will enable easier travel between Laos and Thailand and spur trade with other countries in the Greater Mekong Subregion. Construction of the fifth “friendship bridge” between Laos and Thailand […]

Thailand Transport Ministry to push priority public transportation projects

January 8, 2025Peter Carlisle

Thailand Transport Ministry to push priority public transportation projects Red Line, double-track work to begin ‘soon’ The Transport Ministry is aiming to launch several key public transportation projects at the start of this year, pending the cabinet’s approval, in a bid to improve the nation’s connectivity. According to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit, these projects include […]

Thailand Increases Minimum Daily Wage across All Provinces, effective January 1, 2025

January 7, 2025Peter Carlisle

Thailand Increases Minimum Daily Wage across All Provinces, effective January 1, 2025 On December 27, 2024, a new minimum daily wage rate in Thailand was published in the Government Gazette, taking effect on January 1, 2025. With these changes, the minimum daily wage in 2025 ranges from THB 337 to THB 400, up from the […]

Official opening of Thailand’s M81 Bang Yai-Kanchanaburi Motorway now planned in 2025

January 6, 2025Peter Carlisle

Official opening of Thailand’s M81 Bang Yai-Kanchanaburi Motorway now planned in 2025 Bang Yai-Kanchanaburi Motorway proves popular during trial run The Department of Highways is planning to open fully the Bang Yai–Kanchanaburi Motorway, also known as the M81, this year after recording high usage by motorists during the public free-trial period over the New Year […]

Eight key trends shaping Thai real estate after rollercoaster year

January 4, 2025Peter Carlisle

Eight key trends shaping Thai real estate after rollercoaster year Developers aim to address high mortgage rejection rates and revive demand in Bangkok’s condo market, though luxury remains a bright spot Eight highs and lows in Thailand’s rollercoaster real estate market last year present challenges in 2025. Developers are now adopting strategies to address these […]

Evolution of the Bangkok Mass Transit System 1999-2040 (geographic map)

January 2, 2025January 16, 2025Peter Carlisle

Evolution of the Bangkok Mass Transit System 1999-2040 (geographic map) If you have any interest in the history of how Bangkok’s Mass Transit System (BTS, MRT, SRT) has developed over the years, then this animation explains it brilliantly. Having been living in Bangkok since even before metered-taxis came along, when a Mass Transit System seemed […]

Thailand’s cleanest and most polluted beaches unveiled

January 1, 2025Peter Carlisle

Thailand’s cleanest and most polluted beaches unveiled Andaman coast best, Samut Prakan worst Visitors take pictures at Samila beach in Songkhla province, rated the cleanest sea water in Thailand. (Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill) The Pollution Control Department has unveiled a list showing the location of the cleanest beaches for swimming, and the most polluted, in Thailand. […]

Happy New Tax Year Thailand Expats!

December 30, 2024Peter Carlisle

Happy New Tax Year Thailand Expats! As 2024 closes, many expats wonder about Thai income tax in 2025. EDITORIAL By Pattaya Mail For many expats – and retirees in particular – the festivities this year are marred by ongoing concerns about personal income tax arising from cash transfers to Thailand. The notion that the Thai […]

Troubled times for Thailand’s transport sector

December 30, 2024Peter Carlisle

Troubled times for Thailand’s transport sector Mishaps and misfortunes cast a shadow over the government’s attempts to get the nation moving more efficiently. 1. Bumpy ride for fledgling Yellow Line Less than half a year since the Yellow Line monorail system began operation in July, 2023, news of a high-profile breakdown hit the media. […]

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