Thailand’s proposed US$1.47 billion underground route Thailand is proposing a US$1.47 billion underground road route. A new US$1.47 billion underground expressway route is being proposed for Thailand’s traffic-choked capital, Bangkok. Building the 6.3km underground tunnel stretch for part of the N1 Expressway project could help alleviate the city’s chronic traffic congestion, which is amongst the worst in […]
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Thailand – Two mega football stadium projects to be implemented soon The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has revealed plans for two mega projects: the modernization of the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, transforming it into a “smart stadium,” and the construction of a new sports complex in Chon Buri province, which will serve as the new […]
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Daewoo E&C signs deal with Coteccons to expand in Vietnam’s construction market Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. (Daewoo E&C) announced on July 19 that it has signed an MoU on international cooperation with Coteccons Construction JSC. Daewoo E&C signs deal with Coteccons to expand in Vietnam’s construction market The two sides aim to develop […]
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How’d you fancy Witches stairs in your house? These are called Witches’ Stairs. It is believed that the design was thought to confuse or trap witches, preventing them from easily climbing the stairs due to the staggered pattern. Unlike traditional stairs with a regular series of steps, witches stairs alternate, with each step offset to […]
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Thailand retains ranking as world’s sixth best country for expats Thailand was ranked the sixth best place for expats to live and work, according to the Expat Insider 2024 report from InterNations, the global community for people who live abroad. The InterNations report ranked 53 global countries across five indices: quality of life, ease of […]
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Design 103 International Ltd is excited to share the completion of the 216,000 sq.m. expansion of Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport’s Satellite Terminal 1, accomplished in partnership with HOK, NACO and Interior Architecture 103 Co., Ltd. finalized in 2023. Our design respects the unique style of the original terminal while incorporating cutting-edge features that improve efficiency and […]
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BMA plans to upgrade and link Bangkok’s Bueng Nong Bon and Rama IX parks The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will spend 150 million baht to upgrade its Bueng Nong Bon Park in Bangkok’s Prawet district and build a walking and running path to link it to the King Rama IX Park (Suan Luang Rama IX), […]
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An Asean Silk Road on rails is taking shape 21 July 2024 THAILAND is marking the 130th anniversary of rail services in the kingdom with a bang: There is now a direct train service from Bangkok to the Laos capital of Vientiane, a distance of nearly 700km. The inaugural express train pulled out of Bangkok’s […]
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Expats angry at huge concessions in latest Thai visa announcements By Barry Kenyon Longstay expats with expensive visas say the new 60 days visa-exempt policy and the 180 days Destination Thailand Visa have made the Elite visa and the annual extensions of stay for retirement and marriage worthless. Geoffrey Fisher, a Brit who recently paid 900,000 […]
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Bangkok’s MRT Orange Line due to fully open in 2030 The MRT Orange Line electric railway system linking Bangkok’s east and west is expected to be fully opened by November 2030, with the eastern section due to be opened as soon as 2028. Transport Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit on Thursday presided over the signing ceremony of […]
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