China and Vietnam to assess viability of upgrading two railways and developing a third direct link along their adjoining coast China and Vietnam took initial steps during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Hanoi this week to develop new rail links, as they agreed to conduct feasibility studies for two lines, according to one of […]
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Thailand Commences Digital Arrival Card Submission 3 Days Before Entry in to Thailand, starting 01 May 2025 Starting 1st May, foreign visitors heading to Thailand must fill in an online arrival card before their trip, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) website, created by the Immigration Bureau, is ready to […]
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State Railways of Thailand ordered by Court to pay Bt4.2bn to contractors over Red Line project The Central Administrative Court has ordered the State Railways of Thailand (SRT) to pay two construction companies, Unique Engineering and Construction and Sino-Thai Engineering and Construction, 4.2 billion baht in outstanding payments, plus interest, within 60 days, for the […]
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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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