Thais can now visit 34 nations without a visa With the waiver of visa requirements agreed between China and Thailand, Thai citizens will now be able to visit 34 countries and territories without requiring prior permission to enter. The countries that Thais can visit without a visa according to the Department of Consular Affairs of […]
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Approval sought for seven Thai transport projects Red Line extensions, Suvarnabhumi terminal expansion and motorways on the drawing board The Ministry of Transport is seeking approval this month for seven new transport development projects with a combined investment value of 133 billion baht, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said on Wednesday. The first project to be […]
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Labour official – As Thailand ages, more Lao migrant workers will be needed Laos’ younger population could help fill the worker gap next door while its own economy sputters. By RFA Lao Thailand’s aging population will bring more job possibilities for young migrant workers from Laos in the coming years, a senior Thai labor official […]
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Bangkok’s luxury home segment signals excess of supply The luxury home segment has started to signal an excess of supply, while middle to upper end low-rise houses should enjoy higher demand as mass transit lines expand to outer-city areas, says a property consultancy. Sumitra Wongpakdee, managing director of Terra Media and Consulting, said the number […]
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Gunkul Engineering preps for the development of 17 renewable energy projects in 2024 Plans to raise funds worth up to B25bn Gunkul Engineering Plc, a renewables developer and construction firm, plans to raise funds worth 20.8-25 billion baht for the development of 17 renewable energy projects this year under the state’s 5.2-gigawatt renewable scheme, says […]
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Fond memories of Thailand ruined by immigration queues With the New Year set to begin tomorrow, the peak travel season is in full swing, with this year being reminiscent of pre-pandemic times. In the first 11 months of 2023, Thailand welcomed 24.5 million visitors, with Bangkok ranking as the most visited city on the planet […]
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New Hua Hin train station opened on Monday 11 December 2023 The new Hua Hin Train Station opened on Monday (Dec 11), marking a significant improvement in the local rail infrastructure. The modern facility, situated merely 100 meters from its predecessor, marks a new chapter in the region’s rail network while paying homage to its […]
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Work continues to further reduce travel time to Hua Hin and along the new Southern rail line The recent opening of the new dual track on the southern train line, a significant upgrade in Thailand’s rail infrastructure, has cut down the travel time to Hua Hin and along the southern route by approximately an hour. […]
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High-Speed Rail Linking Thailand’s Nong Khai to Laos’ Vientiane Expected to Complete in 2028 The Nong Khai–Vientiane stretch of the Thai-China high-speed rail (HSR) project is anticipated to conclude construction in 2028, revealed Thai Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote on 14 December. With an estimated cost of THB 3 billion (approximately USD 86 million), the […]
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Thailand’s Phuket Launches Online Visa Extension System for Tourists Thailand enables applying for a visa extension online – a measure that is expected to benefit both tourists and residents. E-extension, the new system is designed to simplify the extension process for 12 visa categories. The online visa extension system aims at making Thailand even more […]
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