BMA prohibits the use of ‘T-steel’ in high-rise projects The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has prohibited the use of heat-treated steel or “T-steel” in its high-rise construction projects pending a thorough quality inspection, a source said. According to the source, the quality of the steel has come under scrutiny following the March 28 collapse of the State […]
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State Audit Office (SAO) claims unaware China Railway No. 10 Engineering Group involved in construction of its collapsed Bangkok building In a bizarre explanation, the State Audit Office (SAO) claimed it was unaware that China Railway No. 10 Engineering Group was involved in the construction of its collapsed building, despite the contract being awarded to […]
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Behind the scenes: Dextra’s role in iconic infrastructure projects worldwide In construction, iconic landmarks often hide engineering marvels behind the scenes. Dextra – a world-leading manufacturer of construction solutions – has quietly helped realize such projects around the globe through its innovative reinforcement technologies. From mechanical rebar couplers (like Griptec® and Bartec®) to advanced post-tensioning […]
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Thailand approves property fee cuts to support ailing property sector The cabinet on Tuesday approved a cut in ownership transfer and mortgage registration fees to support Thailand’s ailing property sector, a deputy finance minister said. The cut on such fees to 0.01% for houses valued at up to 7 million baht (US$201,729) will be effective […]
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Bangkok’s New Flat Fare Train Policy for Thais only starts 30 September 2025 Bangkok’s New Flat Fare Train Policy Excludes Foreigners, Even Long-Term Residents Starting 30 September 2025, Thais will benefit from a new flat fare policy that caps electric train fares at 20 baht per trip, regardless of the distance. To take advantage of […]
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Bangkok Lighthouse Late Lunch 25 April 2025 at Hemmingways [Sukhumvit soi 11]- Sponsored by CMI+GES Lunchers, Due to the events from the 28th of March, we are going to have a joint sponsorship this month at Hemmingway’s once again, last month we had 20 diners still attend and we can all testify the food was […]
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Everything expats need to know about claiming a UK pension abroad From frozen pensions to the tax implications of retiring abroad, here’s everything you need to know before making the move overseas Retiring abroad remains a common aspiration for many, but the implications on your pension must be carefully considered (Photo: Getty Images) As the cost […]
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52 buildings in Thailand uninhabitable due to Myanmar’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake, 342 buildings suffered moderate damage The number of buildings in Thailand deemed uninhabitable due to the impact of tremors from Myanmar’s 7.7 magnitude quake has risen from 34, then 48 as of yesterday, and now 52 buildings, said the Department of Public Works and Town […]
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Italian-Thai Joint Venture Liable for Rebuilding Collapsed State Audit Office (SAI) Building caused by 28 March 2025 earthquake, Says Prosecutor Dr Thanakrit Worathanachakul, a senior prosecutor and legal expert, has confirmed that under the terms of the construction contract, the Italian-Thai Joint Venture (ITD-CRCC) is responsible for reconstructing the collapsed State Audit Office (SAI) building, […]
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State Railway of Thailand okays contract change for Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airport link project The board of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has approved a revised contract for the high-speed rail project linking three airports — Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao — which is scheduled for signing by June. This amendment marks […]
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