Bangkok’s overpass removal talks to clear way for new Orange rail line construction A woman prepares to cross the road at Bang Khun Non intersection in Bangkok on Nov 5, 2023, during heavy traffic. (File photo: Apichart Jinakul) The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) will speed up its discussions with the Bangkok Metropolitan […]
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Germany’s PNE seeks Vietnam partners for $4.6 bln offshore wind power project Germany-based wind energy developer PNE AG is seeking “sustainable partners” in Vietnam to deploy the $4.6 billion Hon Trau offshore wind power project in the central coastal province of Binh Dinh. PNE executive vice president Thorsten Fastenau made recommendations related to the task […]
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Vietnam invites big Chinese firm to help build $67bn North-South Railway Nguyen Ngoc Canh is vice chair of Vietnam’s public investment fund (CMSC) Vietnam has asked China’s biggest contractor to help build its North-South railway, an epic infrastructure scheme that is expected to lay 1,700km of high-speed track at a cost of $67.3bn. The invitation […]
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Thailand ranked 5th on Scrap Car Comparison’s list of the scariest countries to drive in The UK’s scrap car price comparison website conducted a survey with a sample size of 2,000 motorists from 10 countries, including the UK, US, Canada, Australia, Germany, New Zealand, South Africa, France, Italy, and Spain. Participants were asked to rate […]
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No more boarding passes: facial recognition to start in 6 Thai airports Passengers are seen queuing up at the check-in counter at Thailand’s Phuket International Airport on Oct 15. (Photo: Achadthaya Chuenniran) An automated biometric identification system using facial recognition technology will be implemented in six Thai airports later this year to let passengers show their physical ID only […]
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Transport Ministry to back six new Thai airport projects Passenger count to double in 20 years Passengers check in at Suvarnabhumi airport in Samut Prakan province on Monday. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb) The Transport Ministry is looking to support six airport development and construction projects, preparing the country to be the region’s transportation hub. Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn […]
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Subcontractors Demand Payment Resolution in Thaioil Project Thaioil confirms full payments to main contractors amid subcontractor concerns over overdue payments; urges prompt settlement by UJV – Samsung, Petrofac, and Saipem. Reference is made to news reports by some media outlets on 21 October 2024, stating that the gathering by the Federation of Subcontractors of TOP […]
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Khon Kaen to Nong Khai double-track construction completion by 2027 SRT approves 2nd phase, B28.6bn bid Passengers arrive at Nong Khai railway station. (Photo: State Railway of Thailand) Construction of the second phase of the double-track railway from Khon Kaen to Nong Khai, worth 28.6 billion baht, will begin at the end of this year […]
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Thailand plans 71.6 kilometres expressway connecting Samut Sakhon and Samut Prakan Picture courtesy of MGR Online Thailand’s Expressway Authority (EXAT) is planning a new expressway spanning 71.6 kilometres to connect Samut Sakhon and Samut Prakan, aiming to significantly improve the transport infrastructure between these two provinces. The proposed project, named the Samut Sakhon-Samut Prakan Riviera, was disclosed by a […]
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Major Highway Expansion Completed of Highway 317 expansion project, upgrading the route from Chanthaburi to Sa Kaeo from two lanes to four lanes The Thai Department of Highways has announced the full completion of the Highway 317 expansion project, upgrading the route from Chanthaburi to Sa Kaeo from two lanes to four lanes. The project, […]
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