Signs of progress in Thailand’s high-speed, inter-airport rail contract dispute Cabinet will be asked to decide on contract changes The Transport Ministry has called for a fair resolution on the high-speed, inter-airport rail contract dispute, warning that the changes proposed by concessionaire Asia Era One risk creating legal challenges. Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, in his […]
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Funan Techo Canal project aims to elevate Cambodia’s economy, but what does it mean for the Mekong? The Mekong River Delta is a vital part of people’s livelihoods in Southeast Asia This article was submitted as part of the Global Voices Climate Justice fellowship, which pairs journalists from Sinophone and Global Majority countries to investigate […]
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Hanoi to Launch Extensive Metro Network to Ease Congestion Hà Nội is set to transform its transportation infrastructure with plans for 14 metro lines spanning over 400km. This network aims to handle at least 45% of urban travel demand, significantly alleviating road congestion and changing how residents navigate the capital, according to Lê Trung Hiếu, […]
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Bangkok land prices increase Industrial demand pushes up values The land price index in Greater Bangkok rose in the third quarter of 2025 despite a sluggish economy, driven by strong demand for industrial and logistics property in eastern areas. According to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC), the Bang Phli–Bang Bo–Bang Sao Thong area in […]
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Condos Erode Thailand’s Traditional Rental Market Traditional apartments and lodging houses in Thailand are facing decline as renters migrate to more secure, amenity-rich condominiums. This shift threatens the profitability of what was once a lucrative investment within the rental market. The trend is most evident near universities and industrial parks, where tenants prefer the security […]
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Phuket Airport Expansion Delay Threatens Tourism Growth Phuket’s tourism industry is under pressure as delays in the Phuket International Airport Phase 2 expansion raise fears of a capacity bottleneck. Thaneth Tantipiriyakij, President of the Phuket Tourist Association, warned that the island could face major challenges in meeting rising passenger demands as the project drags on […]
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Ho Chi Minh City wants to break ground on Metro Line 2 within this year The Management Authority for Urban Railways of HCMC (MAUR) has launched a 60-day campaign to fast-track key tasks needed to begin work on Metro Line 2 before the end of this year. The campaign runs from November 1 to December […]
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Dorsch Consult Asia awarded system design for Thailand’s first major cable car project at Phu Kradueng in Loei province Read Also: Phu Kradueng cable car project resurfaces Weighing up the balance: the Phu Kradueng cable car project We are proud to announce that Dorsch Consult Asia has been entrusted with the system design of the […]
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Thailand’s Highways Dept plans to extend elevated Don Muang tollway from Rangsit to Bang Pa-in in Ayutthaya The Department of Highways (DOH) is pressing ahead with plans to extend the elevated Uttraphimuk Tollway (Don Muang tollway) from Rangsit to Bang Pa-in in Ayutthaya, valued at a cost of more than 47 billion baht. The 22-kilometre […]
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Energy conglomerate Banpu Plc and industrial estate developer Amata Corporation form JV for solar initiative in Vietnam A massive rooftop solar power initiative is being developed at two industrial estates in Vietnam through a new collaboration between two Thai firms in a bid to support the host nation’s net-zero campaign. Energy conglomerate Banpu Plc and […]
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