Thailand’s Ministry of Transport says it will propose discussions with the Lao government on financing the fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge. The fifth bridge will link the northeast province of Bung Kan with Pak Sane town in Bolikhamxai province of Laos. The ministry permanent secretary, Voradej Harnprasert, said Thailand has already completed the design work for the fifth […]
Continue ReadingThe Transport Ministry on Thursday set in motion the first railway investment project with a construction plan tentatively set for a September launch. The preliminary timetable is included in the roadmap of the railway investment project and unveiled by Transport Minister Prajin Juntong, as Thailand prepares for a series of meetings on the massive infrastructure […]
Continue ReadingFour Season Residence Country Group Development (CGD) has unveiled a Bt32-billion project development on the north bank of the Chao Phraya River, consisting of a luxury residential block and two hotels. The three main facilities will be the Four Seasons Private Residences at Chao Phraya, the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya and the […]
Continue ReadingTokyo eager to invest in dual-track projects The government will present Japan with three options for investment in double-track railways during Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s visit to Japan next month. The issue is among the main topics for discussion between Gen Prayut and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe when the premier travels there between Feb […]
Continue ReadingThe Cabinet has approved a bill concerning the expropriation of land for the construction of the Purple Line electric train project and will now submit the bill to the National Legislative Assembly for approval. The land expropriation bill was proposed by the Ministry of Transport and approved by the Cabinet in its meeting today. Government […]
Continue ReadingSI SA KET, 12 January 2014 – The construction of a road linking Thailand and Cambodia in Si Sa Ket province is expected to be finished in November and ready for tourism in the AEC era. According to Deputy Minister of Transport Akom Termpittayapaisit, the 7.5 kilometer road, which is located in Phusing district, will […]
Continue ReadingVelosolutions has been building a vast array of pumptracks and pumpparks in Europe over the past few years, most notably in Zurich, Pontresina, Sils I.D, and most recently in Pfaffikon. For us, to build something on another continent was a dream for us. So when the opportunity to build in South East Asia presented itself, […]
Continue ReadingA monorail system is being touted as the next best thing to ease traffic congestion Traffic congestion has long been a challenge for City Hall. Year-in, year-out, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) searches for new ways to ease congestion. The latest idea is the proposed construction of the “Grey Line” monorail which will link Watcharapol and […]
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Thai and Chinese authorities will discuss the construction of the country’s first standard-gauge railway from Jan 20-22 and the two routes from Nong Khai to Rayong and Bangkok should be completed by 2017, Transport Minister Prajin Juntong said on Friday. Exhibition staff look at modern Chinese train models during the Smart Rail Congress and Expo […]
Continue ReadingBritain is keen to invest in infrastructure including the double-rail track project and Suvarnabhumi airport expansion, the Transport Ministry says. Transport Minister Prajin Juntong said British ambassador to Thailand Mark Kent has called on him and conveyed Britain’s interest in investing in large-scale infrastructure projects. The double-track service will come with new 1.435-metre standard gauge […]
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