Cautious developers to cut Bangkok housing launches New residential supply launched in Greater Bangkok this year is expected to continue to decline after hitting a multi-year low in 2025, as a large amount of inventory remains unsold and developers become more cautious about investment. Prasert Taedullayasatit, president of the Thai Condominium Association, said in 2025 […]
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Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Cancels 2 Bridges, Prioritizes Kiakkai Bridge Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has shelved plans for two bridges across the Chao Phraya River, leaving only the ‘Kiakkai Bridge’ project to be expedited for completion in 2027-2028. Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) revises its plan for constructing bridges across the Chao Phraya River after strong […]
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The 150 Billion Baht Time Bomb: Thailand’s Condo Sector Braces for Liquidity Crunch Thailand’s condo sector faces a major liquidity crisis as nearly 150 billion baht in new units are scheduled for transfer, coinciding with over 180 billion baht in corporate bonds that developers must repay this year. A failure to complete these property transfers […]
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Vietnam Moves to 84th in 2026 Passport Ranking, Leading Over Cambodia Vietnam’s passport has advanced to the 84th position in the Henley Passport Index 2026 ranking, up from 86th in January. This improvement grants Vietnamese passport holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 48 out of 227 destinations worldwide. Vietnam shares this rank with Angola, Burundi, […]
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Thailand Condo Sector Faces 150bn Baht Liquidity Risk Thailand’s condominium sector is facing a potential liquidity crisis as nearly 150 billion baht worth of new units are scheduled for transfer in 2026, coinciding with more than 180 billion baht in corporate bonds that property developers must repay within the same year. Industry leaders warn that […]
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Chinese construction group plans at least $3.5 bln investment in northern Vietnam province Bac Ninh Su Shang Construction Group Co., Ltd., a large-scale Chinese infrastructure construction company, plans to invest at least $3.5 billion in infrastructure projects in the northern Vietnam province of Bac Ninh over the next five years. Bac Ninh province authorities and […]
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Elephants treated to fruit feast on 13 March 2026 Thailand’s National Elephant Day Elephants were treated to a fruit feast at Ayutthaya Elephant Palace and Royal Kraal on Thursday as part of celebrations marking Thai Elephant Day. The event featured a large spread of fruits and vegetables including watermelon, corn, bananas, cucumbers and jicama, allowing […]
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Thailand studies zonal fares for Bangkok rail network The Department of Rail Transport is studying a zonal fare system for Bangkok’s electric rail network, with a proposal expected to be submitted to the government by the end of 2026. The study is examining new fare structures for rail services across eight lines in Bangkok and […]
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Thailand approves EIAs for Suvarnabhumi expansion, two other airport projects Approves third expansion of Suvarnabhumi Airport, upgrades to Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport and the construction of Bueng Kan Airport. Environmental impact assessments (EIA) have been approved for three airport projects in Thailand, including the third expansion of Suvarnabhumi Airport, upgrades to Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport […]
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Thai tax filing 2026: What expats should clarify before the 8 April 2026 deadline Thailand’s personal income tax filing deadline is April 8, and many expats remain uncertain about whether they must submit a return this year. Since clarification of the rules surrounding foreign income, confusion has persisted. Having little or no tax to pay […]
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