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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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Staff warning failure blamed for Thailand’s deadly Korat crane incident on train below 66 injured individuals and families of 30 people killed have received initial compensation The deadly crane accident in Nakhon Ratchasima province last week was caused by on-site staff “failing to notify” that construction was underway, despite the contract requiring notice before trains […]
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Bangkok’s Rama III–Dao Khanong Expressway Set for Trial Opening in June 2026 The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) plans to open the Rama III–Dao Khanong–Western Outer Ring Road expressway for trial operations in June 2026, as the project nears completion. EXAT Governor Surachet Laophulsuk said construction progress has exceeded 90%, with trial operations scheduled to […]
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IHG Hotels & Resorts to add nearly 40 hotels to Thai portfolio in 3-5 years Thailand still has an undersupply of hotel rooms, according to international chain IHG Hotels & Resorts, which aims to add nearly 40 hotels here in 3-5 years, adding the next government should address the strong currency. Elie Maalouf, chief executive […]
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Inside Ho Chi Minh City’s $2B Second Metro Line Plans Ho Chi Minh City has commenced construction on the Ben Thanh-Tham Luong metro line, a project valued at over VND55 trillion (US$2.1 billion). This state-funded line extends nearly 11.3 km from Ben Thanh Station in District 1 to Tham Luong depot in District 12. Completion […]
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