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New Thai-Malaysia bridge work in Sungai Kolok district of Narathiwat could start April 2025 Narathiwat governor says construction timeline linked to completion of environmental study Construction of a new bridge linking Thailand and Malaysia in Sungai Kolok district of Narathiwat could start in April next year, the provincial governor has said. Trakul Thotham said the […]

State Railway of Thailand proposed two options for construction of dual-track railway between Bangkok and Khorat The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) proposed two options for the construction of a dual-track railway between Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat), assuring locals that the Simathani Bridge will not be demolished. The meeting, held at the Ministry of […]

Thailand’s Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai chairs meeting with EEC Board on four major infrastructure development projects The construction of the high-speed airport rail network and development of U-Tapao Airport are expected to begin in January next year, according to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) board meeting on Monday. The meeting on four infrastructure development progress […]

Thailand’s Supreme Administrative Court dismisses BTSC suit filed against MRTA over for the Orange Line’s western extension The Supreme Administrative Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC) against the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) and its bidding committee for revising the terms of reference (ToR) for the […]

Trying to create a fairer property tax in Thailand Review of the law must address evasion and unequal rates The Finance Ministry is reviewing the Land and Building Tax Act. Public hearings were conducted to gather opinions from the public and stakeholders. The law has been in effect for five years, marking a significant phase […]

Thailand’s proposed southern Land Bridge threatens Thai island gem Locals fear industrial push may negatively impact Koh Phayam’s natural attractions Located 17 kilometres off the Andaman Sea coast, Koh Phayam, covering a 35km² area, is the second largest island in Ranong province. Blessed with unspoiled forests and pristine beaches, the island attracts visitors seeking peaceful […]