Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project risks delay, may miss 2030 launch The project’s first phase is only 52.4% complete, lagging significantly behind the target of 80.73%, making the 2030 launch timeframe “very tight.” Numerous civil works contracts are experiencing major delays, with some lagging by over 80%, one halted due to a fatal accident, and two […]
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30-day Thailand visa-free stay ‘sufficient’, says minister Foreign ministry to propose halving 60-day stay period to curb abuses The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed it will propose reducing the visa-free stay for foreign tourists in Thailand from 60 days to 30 days in a bid to curb abuses and mitigate potential security threats. Foreign […]
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Can Thailand stay an expat favourite under these new rules? Thailand secured fourth place in the InterNations Expat Insider survey for 2025, its strongest performance yet, cementing its status as one of the world’s most attractive destinations for expats and foreign residents. During this same window, however, the country introduced tax reforms, increased living expenses, […]
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Bangkok Tests On Nut Waste-to-Energy Plant Bangkok has advanced efforts to tackle mounting urban waste by testing of the On Nut waste-to-energy plant, which is now 87% complete and has begun receiving waste for incinerator testing. The facility is designed to process 1,000 tonnes of waste per day and generate up to 30 megawatts of […]
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Century-Old Dutch Embassy in Bangkok for Sale, Raising Heritage Concerns The historic Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangkok, a colonial-era landmark recognized for its architectural and cultural value, is being put up for sale, raising alarm among heritage advocates and the Dutch community in Thailand. The embassy villa, built during the reign […]
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How former embassy sites helped reshape Bangkok’s prime property market Former embassy sites in prime central Bangkok locations, including those of the UK, Japan and Australia, have been acquired for major property developments, pushing land prices sharply higher. Embassy land in Thailand has become a prime target for investors, not only because many plots are […]
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One-year progress report on Bangkok’s 2025 high-rise building collapse released, cites four main causes The collapse began on the lower floors (1-4) when shear walls failed under the stress of earthquake tremors. Concrete samples taken from the building’s shear walls were found to be below the required quality standard. The construction drawings did not comply […]
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Follow-up to the fifth edition of The Green Real Estate (TGRE) 2026 held in Bangkok on March 12th, 2026 READ ALSO: The Green Real Estate Summit Returns on March 12th, 2026 in Bangkok: Confronting the Decade of Climate Risk and Resilient Growth To everyone who joined us on March 12th at TGRE26 Building Resilience, thank you. […]
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Chiang Mai plan adds 18 new roads as Cabinet backs new city blueprint The Cabinet has approved a new comprehensive city plan for Chiang Mai, featuring 18 new road projects to support future urban expansion and improve transport links across the province. The draft Interior Ministry regulation will guide land use, transport, public utilities, and […]
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Over 1,000 Middle East flights to Thailand cancelled amid oil price surge More than 1,000 flights from Middle Eastern airlines to Thailand have been cancelled since February 28, as regional conflict and rising fuel costs disrupt air travel. Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (AEROTHAI) said the cancellations account for about 3% of total flights, with the […]
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