How former embassy sites helped reshape Bangkok’s prime property market Former embassy sites in prime central Bangkok locations, including those of the UK, Japan and Australia, have been acquired for major property developments, pushing land prices sharply higher. Embassy land in Thailand has become a prime target for investors, not only because many plots are […]
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One-year progress report on Bangkok’s 2025 high-rise building collapse released, cites four main causes The collapse began on the lower floors (1-4) when shear walls failed under the stress of earthquake tremors. Concrete samples taken from the building’s shear walls were found to be below the required quality standard. The construction drawings did not comply […]
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Follow-up to the fifth edition of The Green Real Estate (TGRE) 2026 held in Bangkok on March 12th, 2026 READ ALSO: The Green Real Estate Summit Returns on March 12th, 2026 in Bangkok: Confronting the Decade of Climate Risk and Resilient Growth To everyone who joined us on March 12th at TGRE26 Building Resilience, thank you. […]
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Chiang Mai plan adds 18 new roads as Cabinet backs new city blueprint The Cabinet has approved a new comprehensive city plan for Chiang Mai, featuring 18 new road projects to support future urban expansion and improve transport links across the province. The draft Interior Ministry regulation will guide land use, transport, public utilities, and […]
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Asian countries step up coal-fired power output Countries looking at all options as Middle East conflict chokes LNG supply Asian utilities are boosting coal-fired power generation to cut costs and safeguard energy supply, industry executives say, as the US-Israeli war on Iran chokes liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments and soaring prices threaten to suppress LNG […]
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Hanoi – Quang Ninh high-speed railway line is expected to start construction on 12 April 2026 Quang Ninh – The Provincial People’s Committee has just issued a plan on organizing the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Hanoi – Quang Ninh High-Speed Railway Project. Accordingly, the groundbreaking ceremony is expected to take place on April 12, 2026 […]
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Bangkok’s MRTA fast-tracks major metro projects The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) is accelerating major metro projects and preparing new feasibility reviews for two additional lines recently transferred from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA). MRTA governor Gardphajon Udomdhammabhakdi said civil works on the Orange Line (East) from Thailand Cultural Centre to Min Buri […]
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With fluctuating steel prices, many businesses in Vietnam are recalculating their costs Faced with rising steel prices, many businesses in the mechanical engineering and construction sectors are forced to recalculate production costs and project implementation plans. Mechanical engineering businesses are struggling to keep orders. The domestic steel market has recently seen a notable price adjustment, […]
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Cautious developers to cut Bangkok housing launches New residential supply launched in Greater Bangkok this year is expected to continue to decline after hitting a multi-year low in 2025, as a large amount of inventory remains unsold and developers become more cautious about investment. Prasert Taedullayasatit, president of the Thai Condominium Association, said in 2025 […]
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Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Cancels 2 Bridges, Prioritizes Kiakkai Bridge Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has shelved plans for two bridges across the Chao Phraya River, leaving only the ‘Kiakkai Bridge’ project to be expedited for completion in 2027-2028. Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) revises its plan for constructing bridges across the Chao Phraya River after strong […]
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