Bangkok post’s Deeper Dive: Do you owe income tax in Thailand? Watch full interview below or search for “Deeper Dive Thailand” wherever you get your podcasts If you stay more than 180 days in any calendar year in Thailand, you are considered a Thai tax resident, and since the beginning of 2024, any money you […]
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Laos-China Railway Marks Fourth Anniversary with Record Growth The Laos-China Railway (LCR) marked four years of operation on 3 December, highlighting its transformative role in turning Laos from a “landlocked” nation into a “land-linked” regional transport hub since its launch in 2021. The railway, as part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), has transported […]
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Junta Sets Up Committee to Expedite China-Backed Muse-Mandalay Railway Myanmar’s junta has formed a national‑level Project Steering Committee to push ahead with construction of the Muse-Mandalay railway, a key segment of both China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC). The move comes as the regime, backed by Chinese pressure, regains […]
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Panel defends changes to contract for Thailand’s high-speed rail project connecting Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and U-tapao airports The Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Committee has defended its plan to amend the contract for the high-speed rail project connecting Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and U-tapao airports, saying the move is critical to keep the flagship infrastructure project alive […]
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Thailand’s Double-track Southern Line opens fully between Hua Hin and Prachuap Khiri Khan The double-track Southern Line is now fully in use between Hua Hin and Prachuap Khiri Khan, with rail officials saying the upgraded route will play a key role in boosting tourism and generating more than 72 million baht in revenue after 2025. […]
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Third tunnel on new line between Den Chai in Phrae and Chiang Khong at the Lao border in North Thailand nearing completion Work on the Song Tunnel, which lies on the new railway line currently under construction between Den Chai in Phrae and Chiang Khong at the Lao border, is about 90% complete, according to […]
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Thailand expands northern rail network with record-breaking elevated section PATTAYA, Thailand – Say hello to Lopburi 2 Station, the latest addition to Thailand’s modern railway network! Officially opened on 5 December 2025, this brand-new elevated station in Tha Wung District, Lopburi is part of the double-track railway project — making train travel faster, safer, and […]
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Mekong Delta’s New Dinh Khao Bridge to Begin Construction Construction on the Dinh Khao Bridge, a 4.3-kilometer span designed to replace the ferry across the Co Chien River, will begin on December 19. The bridge will improve travel across the Mekong Delta and connect key regional highways, facilitating better transportation. Vinh Long Province officials revealed […]
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Cambodia Hits Lowest Rank in Global English Index, Malaysia leads the Asia region Cambodia has been ranked bottom of the EF English Proficiency Index 2025, placing 123rd out of 123 countries with a score of 390. The Netherlands topped the table with 624 points, underscoring the gulf between nations at the highest and lowest ends […]
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Latest issue of Thailand Construction Newsletter (TCN391 – 04.12.25) out now! Latest issue of Thailand Construction Newsletter (TCN391 – 04.12.25) out now – see download below. Thailand Construction News – TCN391 – 04.12.25 If you would like to subscribe (free) to receive each issue, send us an email to ‘info AT qscthailand.com’ or ‘tcn AT […]
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