Thailand’s summer coming late, but it’ll be a scorcher Thailand is forecast to enter a hotter‑than‑usual summer later this month, with peak temperatures in some northern provinces likely to climb beyond 42°C, according to the Meteorological Department. The 2026 hot season is forecast to begin in late February, around two weeks later than normal, and […]
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Eden Estate plans B2.4bn Bang Na sports club Eden Estate Corporation, a property developer owned by a granddaughter of Thailand’s richest tycoon Dhanin Chearavanont, plans to invest 2.4 billion baht to develop a private sports club in the Bang Na area, targeting to break even within seven years. Chief executive Tanyatip Chearavanont said there are […]
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Calls Grow for State Investment in Chiang Mai Light Rail After 30 Years of Delays Samart Ratchapolsitte, a former deputy governor of Bangkok and former deputy leader of the Democrat Party, has called on the government to directly invest in a light rail system for Chiang Mai, saying the project has been stalled for more […]
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Thailand to Host Gastech 2026, IMF-World Bank Meetings, and International Horticultural Expo in 2026 Thailand will host Gastech 2026, the IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings, and the International Horticultural Expo 2026, showcasing its role in energy, finance, and global sustainability. Thailand will host three significant international events in 2026, showcasing its growing role in global […]
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Unequal Value Placed on Phnom Penh’s Heritage Buildings, Culture Enthusiast Claims The former US embassy-turned-revolutionary school from the 1960s is set to be demolished over safety concerns, a move a history buff says underscores the unequal value placed on preserving Phnom Penh’s historic buildings compared to much older temples that continue to be restored The […]
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Bouygues-Thai awarded Design and Build contract for the substructure works at Once Wongamat Pattaya We are proud to announce that Bouygues-Thai has been awarded the Design and Build contract for the substructure works at Once Wongamat Pattaya by Honor Once Co., Ltd.! Once Wongamat Pattaya is set to become a new landmark and an iconic […]
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Construction job seekers in Thailand might be interested to know that Wood PLC is currently advertising 53 no. varying positions in Sri Racha, presumably for the Thai Oil project Go to https://careers.woodplc.com/ and search ‘Thailand’. I would imagine that some of the roles are open to non-Thais.
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Construction job seekers in Thailand might be interested to know that AFRY is currently advertising varying positions. AFRY has Project Management Consultancy (PMC) Roles for Large-scale Cryogenic Storage Tank Project in Thailand AFRY is one of the largest international power sector consulting and engineering companies with about 19,000 experts working across the world to create […]
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City Dynamic appoints RITTA as main contractor for Upper House branded residences in Bangkok City Dynamic, a joint venture between City Realty and Swire Properties, has appointed RITTA as the main contractor for its landmark ultra-luxury freehold development on Wireless Road, Bangkok. The appointment marks the commencement of superstructure works for Upper House Residences Bangkok […]
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Where Bangkokians go to fix their phones and laptops The cost of fixing phones and laptops can be a fraction of getting a new one Things break, naturally over time or by accident. Gadgets like smartphones and laptops are especially prone to damage from drops, water spills or poor maintenance. When they break, where are […]
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