Phuket’s foreign market still solid

Phuket’s foreign property market will continue to improve with estimated sales of 5 billion baht in 2011 despite buyers’ confidence taking a hit from an increase in unfinished projects, says the Bangkok-based property developer Seacon Group. Executive director Piya Sosothikul forecast the residential market in Phuket would keep rising this year following 25% sales growth […]

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Bangkok's Airport Link check-in system launched

Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport’s Airport Link has launched its full operations as its check-in service was opened for the first time, while passenger fares are now at full-fare level after a four-month reduced-fee introductory operation period. Airline passengers now may use the new check-in and baggage handling service systems at the City Air Terminal, also known […]

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Bangkok’s Airport Link check-in system launched

Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport’s Airport Link has launched its full operations as its check-in service was opened for the first time, while passenger fares are now at full-fare level after a four-month reduced-fee introductory operation period. Airline passengers now may use the new check-in and baggage handling service systems at the City Air Terminal, also known […]

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CSR aims for No 1 in high-speed railroads

China South Locomotive & Rolling Stock Corporation Limited (CSR) is aiming to become the world’s top high-speed train manufacturer in the next five years, a top executive said on Monday. CSR, the word’s third-largest high-speed train producer, behind Bombardier and Alstom, will focus on the domestic market and tap more overseas opportunities, including those in […]

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3 years of traffic hell, and then Bangkok will be 'a better place'

People in Greater Bangkok are being warned of “nightmare” traffic jams for the next three years as construction on at least seven railway lines gets into full swing. Long-distance commuters can expect to spend four to six hours a day commuting until 2014, said Soithip Trisuddhi, director of the Transport Ministry’s Office of Transport and […]

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3 years of traffic hell, and then Bangkok will be ‘a better place’

People in Greater Bangkok are being warned of “nightmare” traffic jams for the next three years as construction on at least seven railway lines gets into full swing. Long-distance commuters can expect to spend four to six hours a day commuting until 2014, said Soithip Trisuddhi, director of the Transport Ministry’s Office of Transport and […]

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Thailand's Megaproject strategy scrutinised

The government is planning hundreds of billions of baht worth of megaprojects this year, aimed mainly at upgrading logistics and water systems, but analysts say uncertainty surrounds their feasibility.  Among the projects expected to be kicked off this year is the Green Line extension of the BTS SkyTrain’s existing Sukhumvit Line. The Transport Ministry will […]

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Thailand’s Megaproject strategy scrutinised

The government is planning hundreds of billions of baht worth of megaprojects this year, aimed mainly at upgrading logistics and water systems, but analysts say uncertainty surrounds their feasibility.  Among the projects expected to be kicked off this year is the Green Line extension of the BTS SkyTrain’s existing Sukhumvit Line. The Transport Ministry will […]

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