Junta Sets Up Committee to Expedite China-Backed Muse-Mandalay Railway Myanmar’s junta has formed a national‑level Project Steering Committee to push ahead with construction of the Muse-Mandalay railway, a key segment of both China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC). The move comes as the regime, backed by Chinese pressure, regains […]
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Panel defends changes to contract for Thailand’s high-speed rail project connecting Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and U-tapao airports The Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Committee has defended its plan to amend the contract for the high-speed rail project connecting Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and U-tapao airports, saying the move is critical to keep the flagship infrastructure project alive […]
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Thailand’s Double-track Southern Line opens fully between Hua Hin and Prachuap Khiri Khan The double-track Southern Line is now fully in use between Hua Hin and Prachuap Khiri Khan, with rail officials saying the upgraded route will play a key role in boosting tourism and generating more than 72 million baht in revenue after 2025. […]
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Third tunnel on new line between Den Chai in Phrae and Chiang Khong at the Lao border in North Thailand nearing completion Work on the Song Tunnel, which lies on the new railway line currently under construction between Den Chai in Phrae and Chiang Khong at the Lao border, is about 90% complete, according to […]
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Thailand expands northern rail network with record-breaking elevated section PATTAYA, Thailand – Say hello to Lopburi 2 Station, the latest addition to Thailand’s modern railway network! Officially opened on 5 December 2025, this brand-new elevated station in Tha Wung District, Lopburi is part of the double-track railway project — making train travel faster, safer, and […]
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Mekong Delta’s New Dinh Khao Bridge to Begin Construction Construction on the Dinh Khao Bridge, a 4.3-kilometer span designed to replace the ferry across the Co Chien River, will begin on December 19. The bridge will improve travel across the Mekong Delta and connect key regional highways, facilitating better transportation. Vinh Long Province officials revealed […]
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State Railway of Thailand sounding out public on proposed Dark Red Line from Wongwian Yai (Bangkok) to Maha Chai (Samut Sakhon) The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has begun collecting public input on the proposed Dark Red Line commuter rail extension from Wongwian Yai in Bangkok to Maha Chai in Samut Sakhon. It is a […]
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Raimon Land steps up sale of major holdings Developer in acute need of cash Raimon Land (RML) is accelerating the sale of major assets, including its 8.4-billion-baht stake in the One City Centre (OCC) office tower, as part of efforts to enhance liquidity in the first quarter of 2026. Chief financial officer Sorrapong Mamuang said […]
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Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat), Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) oppose proposed double‑deck Ngamwongwan–Rama 9 expressway Groups cite safety risks, lack of transparency The Union of Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) and consumer advocates have slammed the proposed double‑deck Ngamwongwan–Rama 9 expressway, citing safety hazards and withheld environmental impact reports. The union met the Thailand Consumer […]
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Royal Thai Navy Launches Second Runway Project at U-Tapao International Airport in Rayong province The Royal Thai Navy has formally begun construction of the second runway and taxiway at U-Tapao International Airport, marking a major step in efforts to develop the Eastern Aviation City and strengthen Thailand’s position as a regional aviation hub. The groundbreaking […]
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