Essential Building Safety Standards and Legal Obligations in Thailand Tilleke & Gibbins 16 April 2025 The recent earthquake in Myanmar on March 28, 2025, that also significantly affected parts of northern Thailand and Bangkok has raised concerns about building safety and structural resilience in Thailand. This event has reminded building owners and possessors in Thailand […]
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China and Vietnam to assess viability of upgrading two railways and developing a third direct link along their adjoining coast China and Vietnam took initial steps during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Hanoi this week to develop new rail links, as they agreed to conduct feasibility studies for two lines, according to one of […]
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State Railways of Thailand ordered by Court to pay Bt4.2bn to contractors over Red Line project The Central Administrative Court has ordered the State Railways of Thailand (SRT) to pay two construction companies, Unique Engineering and Construction and Sino-Thai Engineering and Construction, 4.2 billion baht in outstanding payments, plus interest, within 60 days, for the […]
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BMA prohibits the use of ‘T-steel’ in high-rise projects The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has prohibited the use of heat-treated steel or “T-steel” in its high-rise construction projects pending a thorough quality inspection, a source said. According to the source, the quality of the steel has come under scrutiny following the March 28 collapse of the State […]
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State Audit Office (SAO) claims unaware China Railway No. 10 Engineering Group involved in construction of its collapsed Bangkok building In a bizarre explanation, the State Audit Office (SAO) claimed it was unaware that China Railway No. 10 Engineering Group was involved in the construction of its collapsed building, despite the contract being awarded to […]
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Behind the scenes: Dextra’s role in iconic infrastructure projects worldwide In construction, iconic landmarks often hide engineering marvels behind the scenes. Dextra – a world-leading manufacturer of construction solutions – has quietly helped realize such projects around the globe through its innovative reinforcement technologies. From mechanical rebar couplers (like Griptec® and Bartec®) to advanced post-tensioning […]
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Thailand approves property fee cuts to support ailing property sector The cabinet on Tuesday approved a cut in ownership transfer and mortgage registration fees to support Thailand’s ailing property sector, a deputy finance minister said. The cut on such fees to 0.01% for houses valued at up to 7 million baht (US$201,729) will be effective […]
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52 buildings in Thailand uninhabitable due to Myanmar’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake, 342 buildings suffered moderate damage The number of buildings in Thailand deemed uninhabitable due to the impact of tremors from Myanmar’s 7.7 magnitude quake has risen from 34, then 48 as of yesterday, and now 52 buildings, said the Department of Public Works and Town […]
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Italian-Thai Joint Venture Liable for Rebuilding Collapsed State Audit Office (SAI) Building caused by 28 March 2025 earthquake, Says Prosecutor Dr Thanakrit Worathanachakul, a senior prosecutor and legal expert, has confirmed that under the terms of the construction contract, the Italian-Thai Joint Venture (ITD-CRCC) is responsible for reconstructing the collapsed State Audit Office (SAI) building, […]
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State Railway of Thailand okays contract change for Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airport link project The board of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has approved a revised contract for the high-speed rail project linking three airports — Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao — which is scheduled for signing by June. This amendment marks […]
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