Thai–Chinese high-speed rail phase 1 hits 51% completion The first phase of the Thai–Chinese high-speed rail project has reached 51.74% progress, says the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). Anan Phonimdaeng, the acting SRT governor, provided the update during a visit by the Senate committee on transport at Chiang Rak Noi railway station in Ayutthaya. Mr […]
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Thailand broadcaster Mcot Plc opens bids for Bangkok land State-owned broadcaster Mcot Plc has opened bidding for the lease of more than 50 rai of land near its headquarters in the Rama IX area of Bangkok, with the site expected to be developed as a mixed-use project amid the economic slowdown and an oversupply of […]
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Thailand’s Property Perfect plans to sell land, inventory for liquidity SET-listed developer Property Perfect has frozen new project launches this year and plans to offer land bank plots and properties worth a combined 4.8 billion baht for sale to strengthen liquidity. Chief executive Sanith Adhyanasakul said the company is in talks to sell vacant lands […]
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Ho Chi Minh City’s Vinh Loc Road Expansion Approved to Ease Congestion Ho Chi Minh City has greenlit a nearly VND7 trillion ($270 million) project to expand Vinh Loc Road, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion at one of the city’s busiest western gateways. The widening will stretch from Tran Van Giau Road to Road No. […]
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Bangkok Red Line suburban railway extension relocation eyed for Ratchawithi Station State Railway of Thailand (SRT) wants direct link set up with hospital The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has moved to overhaul the design of its Red Line suburban railway extension, proposing to relocate and rename the planned Ratchawithi Station to create a direct […]
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Mobile Banking Apps Blocked on Outdated Devices Starting 14 February 2026 in Thailand Banks in Thailand will limit mobile app access on outdated devices starting February 14, 2026. This initiative, driven by the Thai Bankers’ Association and the Thailand Banking Sector Computer Emergency Response Team (TB-CERT), aims to enhance security by supporting only devices with […]
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Thailand Updates Visa Rules for Economic Revival Thailand’s Cabinet has approved significant visa policy changes to attract more tourists, digital nomads, students, and retirees, as part of a larger economic stimulus plan. On February 10, Deputy Government Spokesperson Aiyarin Phanrit announced the endorsement of proposals from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including a package of […]
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Shorter Tourist visa-free stays on the cards in Thailand Thai government’s plan to reduce visa‑free stays from 60 days The Tourism and Sports Ministry insists the government’s plan to reduce visa‑free stays from 60 days should not impact tourism, as most foreign tourists on average stay for less than a month. Natthriya Thaweevong, permanent tourism […]
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Contractor blames whirlwind for dome’s collapse at Bang Phli Metropolitan Electricity Authority training centre in Samut Prakan SEE ALSO: Engineering Expert Calls for Investigation After Steel Dome Collapse in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan Sino-Thai Engineering and Construction Plc, the contractor for the collapsed dome building in Samut Prakan, has blamed unusually strong and gusty wind […]
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Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) moves to revive THB30 billion BTS Silom Line extension The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is reviving the THB30 billion BTS Silom Line extension project, which will connect Bang Wa to Taling Chan. The BMA is seeking private-sector investment through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model and has held a seminar to gather […]
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