New domestic terminal at Thailand’s Trang Airport opens after delays Trang Airport has opened its new passenger terminal for domestic flights on a soft-opening basis after construction delays of more than four years. The project, valued at 1.07 billion baht, was delayed after a contractor abandoned his work. Department of Airports director-general Danai Ruengsorn said […]
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Plan for Ho Chi Minh City’s Cat Lai Bridge to boost connectivity to Long Thanh airport announced Authorities in Dong Nai Province have unveiled plans to construct the Cat Lai Bridge over the Dong Nai River, aiming to enhance connectivity between Ho Chi Minh City and Long Thanh airport. Vice Chairman Ho Van Ha stated […]
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Thailand’s Ko Samui sea-bridge project expected to reach cabinet next year The Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) plans to seek cabinet approval to build a bridge connecting the southern mainland and Koh Samui in late 2026, with construction to commence two years later. Exat governor Surachet Laophulsuk announced the timeline on Monday. He said the […]
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Thailand’s Floods, ‘a recurring nightmare’ Bangkok Post Opinion: George G van der Meulen & Chamniern Vorratnchaiphan Thailand has faced floods for more than a century. Some years are worse than others, but the pattern is consistent. The catastrophic 2011 floods remain the most painful reminder: according to the World Bank, they caused US$46.5 billion (1.5 […]
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Thai-China Rail Faces Fresh Delays Amid Contract, Heritage Rows The high-speed rail project linking to China, has been hit by new delays as Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn takes charge of stalled contracts and heritage concerns. The setbacks are adding pressure on the government to push forward with a scheme long seen as crucial for regional […]
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Bangkok office occupancy dips below 80% amid glut Rate is lowest since 2004 as ‘flight to quality’ poses challenge to owners of older buildings Occupancy in Bangkok’s office market fell below 80% for the first time since 2004 as an influx of new Grade A supply drew tenants from older towers, forcing landlords to cut […]
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Cambodia Unveils Phnom Penh Techo International Airport with Inaugural Flight Cambodia opened Techo International Airport with a USD 2 billion project, enhancing its aviation capacity to initially handle 13 million passengers, expanding to 50 million by 2050. The launch celebrated an inaugural flight, aiming to boost tourism despite regional tensions. On Tuesday, Cambodia celebrated the […]
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HCMC’s Metro Line 2 Moves Forward with New Contractor After years of delay, Ho Chi Minh City’s Metro Line No. 2 from Ben Thanh to Tham Luong finally secures a new consultancy contractor, signalling a new chapter for the ambitious project. The city’s Management Authority for Urban Railways (MAUR) has selected a consortium for this […]
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A Must-visit New Landmark for Content Creators in Bangkok! “Dusit Arun at Dusit Central Park (สวนดุสิตอรุณ ณ ดุสิต เซ็นทรัล พาร์ค),” Thailand’s Largest Urban Roof Park, Reveals Its 8 Magnificent Highlights Bangkok (11 September 2025) – Vimarn Suriya Company Limited, a joint venture between Dusit Thani Public Company Limited (DTC) and Central Pattana Public Company […]
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Phuket’s Patong Tunnel Gets Green Light at 11 Billion Baht Cost, operational in 2030, toll fees The much-anticipated Patong Tunnel project in Phuket has finally been approved, carrying a substantial cost of 11 billion baht and navigating fresh challenges. On 26 August, the Cabinet endorsed a significant shift in the project’s investment strategy, granting the […]
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