Growing city eyesore; Aetas Bangkok hotel ordered demolition in October 2014 No one wants the Soi Ruam Rudi demolition job, so the legal saga drags on Inside Soi Ruam Rudi in Pathumwan district, two luxury high-rise buildings now stand sealed and silent, encircled by metal fencing and waiting for demolition. The Aetas Bangkok hotel, a […]
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Long Thành International Airport: The Countdown Begins The Ministry of Construction has officially directed the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) and ACV to lock in a specific “Day & Hour” for the official opening of Long Thành International Airport. With construction hitting its final strides, the focus has shifted from “building” to “operating.” Key […]
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Frasers Property deepens collaboration with SPX Express on new built-to-suit facility in Thailand’s in Samut Sakhon Province New 65,000 sqm facility in Samut Sakhon Province enhances logistics network capacity and connectivity for SPX Frasers Property (Thailand) Public Company Limited or “FPT” has started construction on a new built-to-suit automatic sorting centre in Thailand for SPX […]
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Vietnam Plans Major Upgrade for North-South Railway; Construction to start late 2026, completion by 2030 Vietnam is considering a significant upgrade to its north-south railway, estimated at VND4.57 trillion (US$174 million). The project aims to enhance train speeds, increase passenger capacity by about 50%, and alleviate pressure on busy highways. If approved, it would improve […]
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Royal Crematorium for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, completion expected in October 2026 The government has announced progress on the construction of the royal crematorium for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, with completion expected in October 2026. The update was delivered on 26 January 2026 by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at […]
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Thailand’s first high-speed rail line, “Bangkok-Chiang Mai,” is facing challenges Thailand’s first high-speed rail line, “Bangkok-Chiang Mai,” is facing intense competition, with hopes that the new government will allow the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to continue before it expires. Thailand’s first Shinkansen high-speed rail line, “Bangkok-Chiang Mai,” is hoping the new government will approve its […]
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Why Job Seekers and Employers Are Rethinking Recruitment in Thailand Thailand’s labor market is undergoing a quiet but significant transition. In the years following the pandemic, long-standing assumptions about work, careers, and recruitment have begun to break down. Digital hiring, hybrid work models, and shifting workforce expectations—especially among younger professionals—are reshaping how both job seekers […]
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Employers warned to enrol workers under Thailand’s social security scheme Justice Ministry reminds employers to register staff with the SSO within 30 days. Non-compliance may bring fines, jail terms and surcharges. The Justice Ministry has warned employers to enrol their employees in the social security system, saying failure to do so could result in both […]
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Chinese work-permit holders overtake Japanese in Thailand Chinese nationals have become the largest group of foreign work-permit holders in Thailand, with 56,202 permits, surpassing the 21,536 held by Japanese nationals. This shift occurred in 2022, reversing a long-standing trend where Japanese workers held the top spot for over a decade. The number of Chinese permit […]
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Bangkok Pat’s Youtube ‘THE ULTIMATE BANGKOK TRAIN GUIDE 2026: Hidden Secrets Revealed’ “Youtube’s ONLY Bangkok train guide cuts the crap and gives you the proper researched lnews on what’s happening on the railways around Bangkok and construction updates on every line being built around the city. I also share a few adventures and moans about […]
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