Calls to speed up Thailand’s rail link to Laos-China line The government is being advised to speed up the development of a rail network linking Thailand’s rail system with the Laos-China Railway, which connects Kunming in China’s Yunnan province with Vientiane — the capital of Laos. Danucha Pichayanan, secretary-general of the National Economic and Social […]
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Thai Cabinet approves one-year visa for foreigners seeking medical treatment in Thailand The Thai cabinet approved, in principle, the issuance of medical treatment visas at their meeting today (Tuesday 30.11.2021). The visa will allow foreigners seeking medical treatment in Thailand to stay for up to one year, without having to leave the country for visa […]
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Test run of Bangkok’s Yellow Line monorail starts The test run of Yellow Line monorail train in Lat Phrao – Samrong section has started since last Thursday (November 25) from the maintenance depot next to Sri Iam station in Bangkok’s Bang Na district, a news source has revealed. The monorail will run from Sri Iam […]
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State projects set to boost Thailand’s 2022 construction income The domestic construction market is expected to grow by 6% to 850 billion baht next year, due to state infrastructure development projects and better economic prospects thanks to the speedy rollout of Covid-19 vaccinations, says Civil Engineering Plc. In addition to the government’s investments and its […]
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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha calls for hearings on the future plan for Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong station Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has asked the Transport Ministry to quickly organise hearings to gauge the public’s opinion on the commercial development of Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong station, which will be closed in about three weeks. Government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana […]
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Full services begin along Bangkok’s State Railway of Thailand’s Red Line commuter service Fares from Baht 12-42, trains until midnight Commercial services began on the Red Line on Monday (29.11.2021) after four months of trial operation, with fares ranging from 12-42 baht. To improve passenger experience, the line’s operating hours have also been extended, with […]
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Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong train station revamp ‘might take up to 3 years’ The State Railway of Thailand’s (SRT) plan to develop Hua Lamphong station and surrounding buildings for commercial use may have to wait for two or three years, pending new town planning regulations. A source at the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s Office of Town Planning […]
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Bangkok’s Benjakitti Park expansion set for opening in February 2022 Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha promotes royal heritage of project The extension of Benjakitti Forest Park in Klong Toey district will open to the public in February next year, according to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Gen Prayut disclosed the opening date of the park on his […]
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Laos hopes for economic boost from its new Chinese-built railway A new $6 billion Chinese-built railway line opens in Laos this week, bringing hopes of an economic boost to the reclusive nation, but experts are questioning the benefits of a project that has seen thousands of farmers evicted from their land. The 414-kilometre route, due […]
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Bangkok’s historic Hua Lamphong railway station to take on new life under State Railway of Thailand development plans Thai Government is adamant best of Hua Lamphong will remain, but locals are demanding more The sound of a station bell faded while a train was about to leave its platform at Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong station. Soon […]
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