State Railway of Thailand (SRT) Approves ฿579bn FY2027 Rail Investment Plan The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) board has approved a 579,135 million baht investment framework for fiscal year 2027, advancing three major rail projects including double-track lines, Red Line extensions and the Thai–Chinese high-speed railway Phase 2. The decision was made at a board […]
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The rail ahead: as high-speed lines saturate China, how far can their global reach extend? As Chinese giants eye Eurasia for new infrastructure, analysts speculate on what it will take to keep overseas projects from going off the rails in different host nations Chinese railway giants look set to scout Eurasia in the years ahead […]
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Summary of New Ministerial Regulation on Wills: A must-read for expatriates in Thailand Posted by Dr. Paul Crosio, Nannapat Sritas of Formichella & Sritawat, a Premium Boutique Law Firm in Thailand on 20 February, 2026 1. Overview On 22 January 2026, the Ministry of Interior published a new Ministerial Regulation replacing the 1960 rules governing […]
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Thailand to enter hot season on Sunday 22 February 2026 Summer storms likely next week, temperatures could peak above 42C in North Thailand will enter its hot season on Sunday. Summer storms could start right away and temperatures in some northern provinces may reach a peak above 42 degrees Celsius, according to the Meteorological Department. […]
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Thailand’s three-airport rail project (Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao) lurching forward The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has reported progress on efforts to break a six-year deadlock affecting the high-speed rail project linking three airports, with revised contract terms expected to be submitted to the new cabinet for approval later this year. Acting SRT governor […]
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First Thai-built light rail tram begins test runs in Khon Kaen KHON KAEN — Thailand’s first domestically designed and built light rail tram has begun test runs at Rajamangala University of Technology Isan (RMUTI), Khon Kaen campus, drawing widespread attention online. The prototype tram, developed by Thai researchers, is currently undergoing daily trial operations along […]
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Bangkok’s new ‘Green Bridge’ connects Lumpini and Benjakitti parks, set to finish by mid-2026 The 1.6km Green Bridge linking Lumpini Park and Benjakitti Park in Bangkok is being revamped with a universal design, CCTV, and lighting, expected to finish by mid-2026. Wisanu Subsompon, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, led the media on a site visit to […]
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State Railway of Thailand unveils timeline for 3-airport high-speed rail, seeks new Cabinet approval The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has outlined a new timeline for the high-speed rail project, targeting a service launch in 2032, following a contract signing in July 2026 and a subsequent 5.5-year construction and testing phase. The SRT is seeking […]
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Budget hotels at Thailand’s PTT petrol stations; joint venture of PTT and Central Plaza Hotel SEE ALSO: PTT Oil and Retail Business to start building hotels in petrol stations next year Two listed firms, PTT Oil and Retail Plc (OR) and Central Plaza Hotel Plc (Centel), announced a joint venture that will run budget hotels […]
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Thai Cabinet approves Intercity Motorway No. 6 (M6) Bang Pa-in–Nakhon Ratchasima contract change to allow early payments amid construction delays The acting Cabinet has approved changes to the operation and maintenance (O&M) contract for the Intercity Motorway No. 6 (M6), allowing partial payments to the private contractor before the highway opens to address delays in […]
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