Bangkok-Vientiane train to be reality by April Trial runs to start next month on final link to main station in Lao capital, says SRT The State Railway of Thailand plans to extend its Bangkok-Nong Khai train service to reach Vientiane in April. Trains would tentatively start operating from the Thanaleng station just across the border […]
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China urges faster progress in billion-dollar railway link to Thailand China and Thailand must accelerate the construction of a planned high-speed railway linking the countries, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said on Monday, pushing an ambitious Southeast Asian network. Wang did not spell out a time-frame, but the Thai government currently expects the 873-km (542-mile) […]
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More public-private projects in pipeline in Thailand Combined value of B100bn proposed Eight government investment projects worth a combined 100 billion baht will be developed this year under public-private partnerships (PPP), says Tibordee Wattanakul, director-general of the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo). He said Sepo is preparing to propose eight additional public-private joint venture projects […]
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Cambodia plans expressway from Phnom Penh to Thailand’s Sa Kaeo border Cambodia is planning to build an expressway to link its capital Phnom Penh with the Thai border in Aranyaprathet district of Sa Kaeo province. Cambodian officials were on the ground last week to inspect some locations to be used for the project. They would […]
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Construction boost for new international airport in Phangnga Construction now in its second stage Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) is speeding up construction of the new Andaman International Airport, which is set to become a direct long-haul flight hub in the South. Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit recently visited Phuket and Phangnga to observe […]
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Mandatory English tests for students at Thai universities University students must have their English language skills tested and meet Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) standards before they can graduate, according to the government. Each university can design its own tests, but the assessment must comply with CEFR standards, said government spokesman Chai […]
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Thailand’s proposed Land Bridge – A Project for No one The Land Bridge project, a flagship initiative under the leadership of Srettha Thavisin, has been touted as the catalyst for Thailand’s economic growth engine. However, despite the government’s fervent promotion, the project has failed to attract concrete interest both internationally and domestically. This piece delves […]
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MP Pita Limjaroenrat warns Phuket may become a garbage hell if not addressed Taking to the floor of parliament for the first time in six months, Move Forward party-list MP Pita Limjaroenrat talked about the garbage problems in Phuket and Samut Prakan provinces, with a stern warning that Phuket could be renamed one day by […]
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Tambon mayor in Saraburi province allegedly demanded 12% bribe in 18 construction contracts The mayor of a municipality in Saraburi province has been arrested on charges of demanding and accepting bribes of 12% for approving payment of construction contracts, earning him about 700,000 baht. Prachum Khwanmuang, mayor of tambon Talad Noi municipality was arrested in […]
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Minor International planning to add 250 hotels Chairman Bill Heinecke says three-year expansion plan reflects bullish outlook for global travel Minor International Plc, one of Asia’s largest hospitality groups, aims to add 250 properties to its global hotel portfolio over the next three years, as the revival of outbound Chinese travellers underpins the strong recovery […]
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