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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Four killed in latest Rama II Road construction Total number of accidents during the Rama II Road project since 2018 is over 2,245, with more than 130 deaths and 1,300 injuries. Two Myanmar workers remain missing after a gantry crane and precast concrete segments collapsed on Rama II Road. The death toll is four—two Thais […]
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Songkhla mulling bridge across the lake or a tunnel under Songkhla Lake The Department of Rural Roads (DoRR) is conducting a feasibility study for a project to develop an alternative route across Songkhla Lake, connecting Muang district with Singha Nakhon district. Speaking to a recent meeting of state agencies and locals, Weeradej Cheewapattananuwong, a senior […]
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Thailand emerges as Global Data Centre powerhouse after landmark deal by JLL JLL Thailand has facilitated a major real estate transaction securing prime land along Bangna-Trat Road for one of the world’s largest digital infrastructure companies. JLL Thailand, a global real estate consultant has successfully facilitated a major real estate transaction, securing a prime land […]
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