Bangkok Governor reveals massive sinkhole outside Vajira Hospital caused by Purple Line subway tunnel construction The massive sinkhole in front of Vajira Hospital in Bangkok on September 24, 2025, caused by soil flowing into the Purple Line subway tunnel construction beneath the road surface. BANGKOK — A gaping sinkhole measuring 30 by 30 meters and […]
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Thailand Ranks 34th as Portugal Tops Global Retirement List The Global Retirement Report 2025 has named Portugal as the top destination for retirees, while Thailand ranks 34th among 44 countries. This report evaluates countries based on factors like retirement visa programs and quality of life, influencing retirees considering relocation. Many countries in Europe and the […]
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Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) has announced plans for 11 new expressway projects spanning 170 kilometers The Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) has announced plans for 11 new expressway projects spanning 170 kilometers with a total investment exceeding 273 billion baht. The expansion aims to enhance nationwide connectivity and address the increasing demand for traffic […]
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The Residences at Dusit Central Park Elevates Timeless Living – ASEAN’s First LEED Gold v4.1 Residence Multi-family Certification Bangkok (22 September 2025) – Vimarn Suriya Company Limited, a joint venture between Dusit Thani Public Company Limited (DTC) and Central Pattana Public Company Limited (CPN) (70:30), the developer of Dusit Central Park, a world-class complete mixed-use […]
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ADB to loan Cambodia $52mn for power grid expansion The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $52.72mn loan for Cambodia’s grid expansion project to help strengthen the country’s transmission capacity, the bank announced today. The grid expansion project is aimed at strengthening the country’s transmission network to handle growing solar and wind power to […]
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Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun and Mae Hong Son officially declared pollution control zones Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun and Mae Hong Son now designated pollution control zones to tackle air quality and environmental impact. The Royal Gazette website on Tuesday published an announcement from the National Environment Board declaring Bangkok and four […]
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Jardine Matheson Eyes Investment Opportunities in Cambodia’s Real Estate Sector In a significant move, Hong Kong-based Jardine Matheson has announced its intention to deepen its investment in Cambodia’s burgeoning real estate market. The announcement follows a recent meeting between H.E. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development […]
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New Bangkok condos being offered at 2015 prices Developers settling for slim margins as buyer sentiment remains weak Some new condominiums launched recently in Bangkok have been priced at levels similar to those seen a decade ago, as developers settle for slim margins to draw buyers with limited purchasing power, according to the Thai Condominium […]
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New domestic terminal at Thailand’s Trang Airport opens after delays Trang Airport has opened its new passenger terminal for domestic flights on a soft-opening basis after construction delays of more than four years. The project, valued at 1.07 billion baht, was delayed after a contractor abandoned his work. Department of Airports director-general Danai Ruengsorn said […]
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Plan for Ho Chi Minh City’s Cat Lai Bridge to boost connectivity to Long Thanh airport announced Authorities in Dong Nai Province have unveiled plans to construct the Cat Lai Bridge over the Dong Nai River, aiming to enhance connectivity between Ho Chi Minh City and Long Thanh airport. Vice Chairman Ho Van Ha stated […]
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