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Vietnam Plans Major Upgrade for North-South Railway; Construction to start late 2026, completion by 2030

January 27, 2026Peter Carlisle

Vietnam Plans Major Upgrade for North-South Railway; Construction to start late 2026, completion by 2030 Vietnam is considering a significant upgrade to its north-south railway, estimated at VND4.57 trillion (US$174 million). The project aims to enhance train speeds, increase passenger capacity by about 50%, and alleviate pressure on busy highways. If approved, it would improve […]

Royal Crematorium for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, completion expected in October 2026

January 27, 2026Peter Carlisle

Royal Crematorium for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, completion expected in October 2026 The government has announced progress on the construction of the royal crematorium for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, with completion expected in October 2026. The update was delivered on 26 January 2026 by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at […]

Thailand’s first high-speed rail line, “Bangkok-Chiang Mai,” is facing challenges

January 27, 2026Peter Carlisle

Thailand’s first high-speed rail line, “Bangkok-Chiang Mai,” is facing challenges Thailand’s first high-speed rail line, “Bangkok-Chiang Mai,” is facing intense competition, with hopes that the new government will allow the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to continue before it expires. Thailand’s first Shinkansen high-speed rail line, “Bangkok-Chiang Mai,” is hoping the new government will approve its […]

Why Job Seekers and Employers Are Rethinking Recruitment in Thailand

January 26, 2026Peter Carlisle

Why Job Seekers and Employers Are Rethinking Recruitment in Thailand Thailand’s labor market is undergoing a quiet but significant transition. In the years following the pandemic, long-standing assumptions about work, careers, and recruitment have begun to break down. Digital hiring, hybrid work models, and shifting workforce expectations—especially among younger professionals—are reshaping how both job seekers […]

Employers warned to enrol workers under Thailand’s social security scheme

January 26, 2026Peter Carlisle

Employers warned to enrol workers under Thailand’s social security scheme Justice Ministry reminds employers to register staff with the SSO within 30 days. Non-compliance may bring fines, jail terms and surcharges. The Justice Ministry has warned employers to enrol their employees in the social security system, saying failure to do so could result in both […]

Chinese work-permit holders overtake Japanese in Thailand

January 26, 2026Peter Carlisle

Chinese work-permit holders overtake Japanese in Thailand Chinese nationals have become the largest group of foreign work-permit holders in Thailand, with 56,202 permits, surpassing the 21,536 held by Japanese nationals. This shift occurred in 2022, reversing a long-standing trend where Japanese workers held the top spot for over a decade. The number of Chinese permit […]

Bangkok Pat’s Youtube ‘THE ULTIMATE BANGKOK TRAIN GUIDE 2026: Hidden Secrets Revealed’

January 26, 2026Peter Carlisle

Bangkok Pat’s Youtube ‘THE ULTIMATE BANGKOK TRAIN GUIDE 2026: Hidden Secrets Revealed’ “Youtube’s ONLY Bangkok train guide cuts the crap and gives you the proper researched lnews on what’s happening on the railways around Bangkok and construction updates on every line being built around the city. I also share a few adventures and moans about […]

Lifting crane and load fall and crush family home in central Khon Kaen

January 26, 2026Peter Carlisle

Lifting crane and load fall and crush family home in central Khon Kaen Resident trapped, freed unharmed by rescuers KHON KAEN – A 29-year-old man was lucky to escape with his life when a heavy crane lifting a prefabricated house toppled over and crushed his family home. The accident occurred around 11am on Friday in […]

Tolls to Begin on new M81 Bang Yai–Kanchanaburi Motorway from 16 January 2026

January 26, 2026Peter Carlisle

Tolls to Begin on new M81 Bang Yai–Kanchanaburi Motorway from 16 January 2026 The Department of Highways (DOH), under the Ministry of Transport, will begin toll collection on Motorway No. 81 (M81), the Bang Yai–Kanchanaburi route, from January 16, 2026, at 12:01 A.M. The motorway will use a comprehensive traffic management and tolling system to […]

Thailand’s liveable cities: key areas foreigners choose to settle

January 26, 2026Peter Carlisle

Thailand’s liveable cities: key areas foreigners choose to settle Bangkok is the most popular city, with specific neighbourhoods like Sukhumvit, Sathorn, and Thonglor catering to professionals, executives, and international communities due to their amenities and transport links. Coastal towns and islands such as Phuket, Pattaya, Koh Samui, and Hua Hin are favoured by foreigners seeking […]

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