Second runway for U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport Construction to be done in 36 months The U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport plans to begin construction of its second runway this year. Chula Sukmanop, secretary-general of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), said the project is now applying for a loan from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Mr […]
Continue Reading
Scour likely underlying cause of destructive Vietnam bridge collapse Super typhoon Yagi has caused the collapse of the Phong Chau bridge into the Red River northwest of Hanoi in Vietnam, leaving 13 people missing. It was widely reported that the collapse led to 10 cars and two scooters plunging into the river. Deputy prime minister […]
Continue Reading
Thai PM’s policy statement likely to focus on three mega projects A flooding barrier for lower Central Thailand and the land bridge are among the projects for which the country will seek private investment Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s policy statement to Parliament on September 12-13, will cover several initiatives, focusing particularly on economic stimuli and […]
Continue Reading
New travel rules – Thailand’s ETA to shake up visa-free visitors Thailand is tightening its borders with a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, set to launch between December this year and June 2025. This system will be mandatory for all visa-exempt foreigners entering the country by air, land, or sea. Though not technically a visa, the ETA will act as a […]
Continue Reading
Transport Ministry’s update on progress of the Thai-Chinese High-Speed Rail Project Surapong Piyachote, Deputy Minister of Transport, has provided updates on the progress of the Thai-Chinese High-Speed Rail Project, covering both Phase 1 and Phase 2. Phase 1 (Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima): This phase spans 250.8 kilometers with a budget of 179.4 billion baht. Of the 14 […]
Continue Reading
Thai-Chinese train contract for Ayutthaya section awaits PM nod A replica of a high-speed train for the planned Thai-Sino line connecting Bangkok to the Northeast. (File photo) Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote is seeking approval from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of the State Railway of Thailand’s (SRT) intent to sign one of the last two […]
Continue Reading
New Sarasin Bridge Project – 80M Baht Study Underway for Key Link in Phuket A significant transportation project for Phuket province sees the spotlight as Somkid Kittisopit, the new Director of the Phuket Highways Office, confirms an 80 million baht feasibility study for the new Sarasin Bridge. Announced during a meeting with Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat at Phuket Provincial […]
Continue Reading
Airports of Thailand aiming high with airport plans Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi eyes top global ranking Tourists arrive the Suvarnabhumi airport passenger terminal. The Airports of Thailand (AoT) has outlined an expansion of its six Airports of Thailand (AOT) has outlined an expansion of its six international airports to manage 210 million passengers by 2032. Kerati Kijmanawat, […]
Continue Reading
Law to tax income from overseas in the works for Thailand Rules will follow widely accepted international principle, says chief of Revenue Department The Thai Revenue Department is drafting a law to tax the income of individuals residing in Thailand that originates from overseas. The draft follows the international principle of worldwide income under the […]
Continue Reading
Thailand’s Transport Ministry to propose nine train projects Govt needs B661bn in investments Nine railway projects, including the 357-kilometre second phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed train system, will be proposed for cabinet approval next month, according to Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote. All nine projects need a total of 661 billion baht in investments, he […]
Continue Reading