Eight key trends shaping Thai real estate after rollercoaster year Developers aim to address high mortgage rejection rates and revive demand in Bangkok’s condo market, though luxury remains a bright spot Eight highs and lows in Thailand’s rollercoaster real estate market last year present challenges in 2025. Developers are now adopting strategies to address these […]
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Evolution of the Bangkok Mass Transit System 1999-2040 (geographic map) If you have any interest in the history of how Bangkok’s Mass Transit System (BTS, MRT, SRT) has developed over the years, then this animation explains it brilliantly. Having been living in Bangkok since even before metered-taxis came along, when a Mass Transit System seemed […]
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Thailand’s cleanest and most polluted beaches unveiled Andaman coast best, Samut Prakan worst Visitors take pictures at Samila beach in Songkhla province, rated the cleanest sea water in Thailand. (Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill) The Pollution Control Department has unveiled a list showing the location of the cleanest beaches for swimming, and the most polluted, in Thailand. […]
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Happy New Tax Year Thailand Expats! As 2024 closes, many expats wonder about Thai income tax in 2025. EDITORIAL By Pattaya Mail For many expats – and retirees in particular – the festivities this year are marred by ongoing concerns about personal income tax arising from cash transfers to Thailand. The notion that the Thai […]
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Troubled times for Thailand’s transport sector Mishaps and misfortunes cast a shadow over the government’s attempts to get the nation moving more efficiently. 1. Bumpy ride for fledgling Yellow Line Less than half a year since the Yellow Line monorail system began operation in July, 2023, news of a high-profile breakdown hit the media. […]
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Flood mitigation – 95 billion baht plan proposed for Bangkok The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) has proposed a budget of 95 billion baht to the National Water Resources Committee (NWRC) to address flooding in Bangkok by improving the eastern side of the Chao Phraya River. The Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Narumon Pinyosinwat, explained that the initiative aims to tackle drought and flooding issues as part of […]
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Thailand State railway ‘ready’ to take over high-speed rail (HSR) project that would connect Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and U-Tapao airports Construction of the elevated part of the high-speed rail tracks in Thailand. (File photo) State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is ready to take over the high-speed rail (HSR) project that would connect Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang […]
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M5 elevated expressway route from Rangsit to Bang Pa-in approved The Cabinet approved the M5 expressway project, an elevated route from Rangsit to Bang Pa-in, overseen by the Department of Highways. Key details include: – Route: Extending the Don Mueang Tollway, about 22 kilometers from the Bureau of Royal Thai Mint to the Bang Pa-in […]
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Ho Chi Minh City opens first metro line after years of delays After years of funding shortages, ballooning costs and bureaucratic foot-dragging, Ho Chi Minh City is opening the first metro line to serve its 10 million residents. Years of start-and-stop construction means the seemingly new ticket vending machines are partly obsolete: they accept coins […]
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State Railway of Thailand approves extensions and contract amendments for three sections of the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project due to delays in land delivery The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) Board has approved extensions and contract amendments for three sections of the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project due to delays in land delivery: – Contract 4-3 […]
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