Planet Founders Tony and Maureen Wheeler Revolutionized the Way We Travel Paige McClanahan on the Origins, Development and Popularization of the Travel Guide VIA SCRIBNER By Paige McClanahan June 21, 2024 On July 4, 1972, a pair of young newlyweds named Tony and Maureen backed out of the driveway of a family home in the south […]
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BEM to buy 51 electric trains this year for Bangkok’s Orange and Blue lines Siemens or Japan Transport Engineering Company tipped as the most likely suppliers for the new trains, with delivery anticipated for 2027 Bangkok Expressways and Metro Plc (BEM) is in the process of selecting a provider of 51 electric trains, 30 of […]
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Thailand’s Energy Absolute’s shares suspended after CEO and deputy resign amid fraud probe The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) halted trading in shares of renewable energy firm Energy Absolute on Monday after its top two executives stepped down following accusations of fraud. CEO Somphote Ahunai and deputy CEO Amorn Sapthaweekul resigned on Sunday after the […]
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Thai Immigration to ensure immigration control at airports takes no more than 45 seconds per person The Immigration Bureau (IB) is set to take measures to ensure immigration control at airports takes no more than 45 seconds per person. The move is part of efforts to support the government’s expanded visa-free scheme for foreign visitors, […]
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Koh Chang bridge to connect with mainland Trat ‘likely to cost B10bn’ Building a bridge to connect Trat on the mainland to Koh Chang, the province’s popular island, will likely cost 10 billion baht, according to the Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat). Exat governor Surachet Laophulsuk recently surveyed possible construction locations after the Transport Ministry […]
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Bangkok’s Pink Line extension 60% complete, expected to open next year The construction of an extension section of the MRT Pink Line train from Si Rat station to Muang Thong Thani is currently 60.24% complete, the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) announced this week. The completed work covers 66.9% of total civil works, and 47.12% […]
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Bangkok to Vientiane link gets trial run A test run of the cross-border Bangkok to Vientiane link was held on Saturday, ahead of the inaugural passenger service between the two capitals, which will commence on Friday. Nong Khai governor Sompob Samitasiri and staff from several government agencies, private organisations and tour businesses took the train […]
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Locals resist Bangkok tunnel option on Kaset-Nawamin Road Underground expressway to cost $50bn Residents have opposed the Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat)’s proposal to construct an underground route to replace a controversial section of the N1 Expressway development after a 17-month initial feasibility study. Exat held a third hearing on the project at a hotel […]
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Speed up construction of 87km section of Korat motorway urges Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit 24 June 2024 The transport minister wants construction to be accelerated in time for the New Year holidays, so motorists from Bangkok do not spend hours stuck in traffic Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit has ordered the Highway Department to accelerate the […]
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Residential index up in Hanoi, but down in HCM City The residential index rose sharply in Hanoi in the first three months of 2024 but decreased slightly in Ho Chi Minh City, according to a report by property consultancy firm Savills Vietnam. 25 June 2024 The residential index rose sharply in Hanoi in the first […]
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