Thailand accelerating its study of tax reforms The Ministry of Finance is accelerating its study of tax reforms, including a 15% VAT adjustment and a 15% corporate income tax rate, in line with the Global Minimum Tax. Additionally, it is examining a 15% personal income tax rate to attract skilled workers to Thailand. Finance Minister […]
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Rama II Road fix in 2 weeks to clear the site of Friday’s crane collapse The outbound lanes on Rama II Road in Samut Sakhon will be re-opened to traffic within 14 days after work to clear the site of Friday’s crane collapse is finished, according to the Department of Highways (DoH). Director-general Apirat Chaiwongnoi […]
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New Bang Yai-Kanchanaburi motorway toll-free over New Year Construction of final leg of 96km route will finish ahead of schedule The new motorway that will link Bang Yai district in Nonthaburi with Kanchanaburi province will be open for motorists to travel free of charge over the New Year holiday period. The free trial of the […]
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Vietnam approves $67bn high-speed 1,541km North-South rail megaproject Government says 1,541km North-South line will further support economic growth Vietnam will start building a $67-billion high-speed rail network to connect its northern and southern regions in 2027, as the government plans major infrastructure projects to support its economic growth ambitions. The National Assembly on Saturday approved […]
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Critics question Laos’ Pak Beng dam project Concerns mount over environmental impact, especially flood risk Environmentalists have raised concerns about a 100-billion-baht dam project on the lower section of the Mekong River in Laos, warning of adverse effects on the livelihoods of those living on both sides of the Thai-Lao border. The Pak Beng hydropower […]
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Bangkok’s Rama II motorway construction put on hold after fatal crane collapse Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has ordered work on a city motorway to be suspended for two weeks after Friday’s crane collapse on Rama II Road which resulted in six deaths and nine injuries. The incident took place on the outbound traffic lanes of […]
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Italian-Thai Development ousted from 7.25 billion baht EGAT coal mining and hauling contract at Mae Moh Mine: a closer look EGAT says contract was awarded through special procurement method A recent controversy surrounding a 7.25-billion-baht coal mining and hauling contract at Mae Moh Mine awarded to Sahakol Equipment Pcl (SQ) has raised questions about transparency […]
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Rama II roadwork delay – Commuters stuck in traffic jam of frustration Completion of the Rama II elevated road pushed back from June to November 2025 In a move that’s sure to infuriate commuters, the much-anticipated completion of the Rama II elevated road in Samut Sakhon has been pushed back from June to November next […]
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Colas opens the new 3rd runway at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport Thanomwongse Services, a subsidiary of the Tipco Asphalt Group in which Colas holds a 31.09% stake, in collaboration with the Thai company Nawarat Patanakarn, recently completed the third runway and two new taxiways at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport. The project, worth a total of […]
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Thailand’s BCPG gains B4.5bn shares in 2 Vietnam wind farms in Gia Lai province BCPG Plc, the renewable power generation arm of energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc, is expanding its business in Southeast Asia by purchasing shares worth 4.5 billion baht in two wind farms in Vietnam. The two wind power projects, both located in […]
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