State Railway of Thailand proposed two options for construction of dual-track railway between Bangkok and Khorat The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) proposed two options for the construction of a dual-track railway between Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat), assuring locals that the Simathani Bridge will not be demolished. The meeting, held at the Ministry of […]
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Thailand’s Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai chairs meeting with EEC Board on four major infrastructure development projects The construction of the high-speed airport rail network and development of U-Tapao Airport are expected to begin in January next year, according to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) board meeting on Monday. The meeting on four infrastructure development progress […]
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Bangkok Lighthouse Late Lunch On 28 June 2024 – Sponsored By Fallprotec @ Unico@23 Please see the invitation ( lighthouse-invitation-2024-Sponsor Template LL ) for this month’s late lunch, a very big thanks to Fallprotec for sponsoring the event once again. We are returning to Unico@23 for our usual stuffing! Please see below details below and […]
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Thailand’s Supreme Administrative Court dismisses BTSC suit filed against MRTA over for the Orange Line’s western extension The Supreme Administrative Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC) against the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) and its bidding committee for revising the terms of reference (ToR) for the […]
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Trying to create a fairer property tax in Thailand Review of the law must address evasion and unequal rates The Finance Ministry is reviewing the Land and Building Tax Act. Public hearings were conducted to gather opinions from the public and stakeholders. The law has been in effect for five years, marking a significant phase […]
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Bago River Crossing Bridge opens in Myanmar, connecting Thaketa and Thanlyin The opening ceremony of Bago River Crossing Bridge (No. 3 Thanlyin Bridge) connecting Thaketa Township and Thanlyin Town of Yangon Region was held on the morning of June 8. The ceremony was attended by the Chairman of the State Administration Council (SAC), the Prime […]
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Thailand’s proposed southern Land Bridge threatens Thai island gem Locals fear industrial push may negatively impact Koh Phayam’s natural attractions Located 17 kilometres off the Andaman Sea coast, Koh Phayam, covering a 35km² area, is the second largest island in Ranong province. Blessed with unspoiled forests and pristine beaches, the island attracts visitors seeking peaceful […]
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Lao railway set for full trial run on Udon Thani-Nong Khai-Vientiane section this month Thailand and Laos are gearing up to open a railway network connecting Bangkok and Vientiane, according to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), with a trial run set for later this month. The project aims to enhance connectivity for travellers and […]
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Italian-Thai Development (ITD) welcomes possible Russia’s involvement in Myanmar’s Dawei project SET-listed Italian-Thai Development (ITD) welcomes possible Russia’s involvement in Myanmar’s Dawei project, potentially recovering the 10 billion baht they invested. In late 2020, Myanmar terminated seven concession agreements at the Dawei Special Economic Zone (DSEZ), affecting five project companies, including Dawei Development Corporation (DDC), […]
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Thai Residential developers getting cold feet Launches decelerate amid weak demand The residential construction area permitted nationwide in the first three months of 2024 is expected to plunge to the lowest level in 12 quarters, reflecting developers slowing new launches of residential supply because of weak demand. Vichai Viratkapan, acting director-general of the Real Estate […]
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