Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) eyes 4 new expressway projects The Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) is rolling out four new expressway projects worth about 120 billion baht. All are expected to boost the country’s economy and stimulate employment. Exat governor Surachet Laophulsuk said that Exat will submit the four proposals to the cabinet soon. […]
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Laos gives green light to 1,200 MW wind power project in Sepon District, the central Savannakhet province bordering Vietnam The Lao government has signed an agreement with Savan Vayu Renewable Energy Co., Ltd. (SVARE) to develop a 1,200 MW wind power project in Sepon District, the central Savannakhet province bordering Vietnam. The Lao government has […]
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Changes coming to Thailand’s airports Services such as boarding and ground handling are being automated Traffic congestion outside the departure halls of Suvarnabhumi airport, where clusters of cars and taxis vie for parking spaces to drop off passengers, has become the norm for travellers starting their outgoing journeys from the biggest airport in the country. […]
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NARIT & Associates cordially invites you to LEGAL SPOTLIGHT on: “TAXATION OF OVERSEAS INCOME OF THAI TAX RESIDENTS” A practical course will talk you through Thai taxation of overseas income of Thai tax residents in light of Revenue Department’s new interpretation of Section 41 of the Revenue Code (Departmental Instruction No. 161/2566), as revised effective date (Department […]
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Thailand’s new power plan nears completion The new power development plan (PDP), which will focus more on renewable energy, is expected to be finalised after many delays by the second quarter, according to the Energy Ministry. The new PDP, which includes power generation and distribution plans, replaces the current one that took effect in 2018, […]
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Pattaya urban rail project gathers momentum with public consultation In a significant development for Pattaya’s transportation infrastructure, Buntian Jansuk, Director of the Engineering Office, led the second public consultation for the Red and Purple Line urban railway project. The event held at the Grand Palazzo Hotel on February 15, drew the participation of Pattaya City […]
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Thonburi Healthcare Group set to expand Myanmar investment Thonburi Healthcare Group Plc (THG) plans to expand its hospital business in Myanmar following an increase in patients seeking medical treatment. A feasibility study on the new investment is being conducted and its findings are expected soon, said Tanatip Suppradit, chief executive of THG. The company, which […]
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Incentives extended for Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) three airport link rail line builder Amid concerns about slow progress, CP-led consortium needs encouragement to get back on track The Board of Investment (BoI) has agreed to extend new privileges to the builder of a high-speed railway linking three airports, in a fresh effort to unlock […]
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Thai steelmakers eye state projects for lifeline Steel manufacturers are pinning their hopes on the government’s new and old infrastructure development projects to boost sluggish steel consumption in the country. The state budget for fiscal 2024 could drive these construction projects once it is approved, said Chaichalerm Bunyanuwat, president of the EAF Long Product Steel […]
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Centara Hotels celebrates five new resorts in Thailand and Vietnam Centara Hotels & Resorts will add five properties to its diverse portfolio, strengthening its footprint in Thailand and Vietnam and setting the stage for domestic and overseas strategic growth initiatives. “Centara Hotels & Resorts is off to a dynamic start in 2024, unveiling several new […]
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