Chiang Mai Tram Project to Open Bidding in 2027, construction slated to commence in 2028, expected operational by 2032 The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) announced plans to begin bidding for the Chiang Mai tram project in 2027, with the construction slated to commence in 2028. The service, aimed at improving local transport […]
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Thailand’s largest mall operator Central Pattana plans $3.4 billion expansion Investment will go toward new retail plazas, office buildings and integrated projects in key cities, including Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai Central Pattana Public Company Limited, Thailand’s largest shopping mall developer, plans to invest more than 110 billion baht (US$3.4 billion) in the next five […]
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1,000-year-old Preah Vihear / Khao Phra Wihan temple lies battered after Cambodia-Thailand border clashes Wikipedia: Cambodians refer to the temple site as Phnom Preah Vihear (ភ្នំព្រះវិហារ), whereas Thais refer to it as Khao Phra Wihan (เขาพระวิหาร) — giving its name to the officially designated Khao Phra Wihan National Park. These terms carry significant political connotations. […]
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Vietnam and Russia have agreed to build Vietnam’s first nuclear power plant at Ninh Thuan 1 Vietnam and Russia have agreed to build Vietnam’s first nuclear power plant, as Hanoi seeks to strengthen energy security amid global fuel disruptions. The deal was signed during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to Russia, though no timeline […]
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Bang Pa-in to Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat) motorway work nearing full completion The Department of Highways is accelerating construction of the Bang Pa-in–Nakhon Ratchasima motorway, with civil works now more than 99% complete and the final two construction sections expected to be finished this year. The work is paving the way for a full-route trial opening […]
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State Audit Office (SAO) Cancels Rebuild Plans at Tragic 28 March 2025 Earthquake Collapse Site in Bangkok SEE ALSO: One-year progress report on Bangkok’s 2025 high-rise building collapse released, cites four main causes The State Audit Office (SAO) has decided not to construct its new headquarters on the collapse site in Chatuchak, Bangkok. This decision […]
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State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to seek Cabinet approval for three-airport high-speed rail contract changes The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will ask the Cabinet to approve changes to the project’s payment structure, shifting the state’s investment to installments based on construction progress and allowing the private partner to pay its concession fee in seven […]
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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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