Myanmar Regime Set to Resume New Yangon City and Other Chinese Projects Myanmar’s regime is allegedly looking to resume Chinese-backed projects, including a city twice the size of Singapore, following junta boss Min Aung Hlaing’s visit to China last month. During Min Aung Hlaing’s visit to Kunming in early November, Beijing proposed starting work on […]
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Bangkok named the world’s most visited city in 2024 Bangkok has been named the world’s most visited city in 2024, with over 32.4 million international tourists, surpassing Istanbul’s 23 million. A report by Euromonitor International credits this success to Bangkok’s tourism-friendly visa policies, including a 60-day visa exemption for 93 countries and expanded visa-on-arrival eligibility. […]
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Thailand’s Nuclear fears justified Bangkok Post Editorial For five decades, the government has tried and failed to launch a nuclear power plant project. Today, however, its nuclear power dream is closer to becoming a reality for the first time. This month, the Energy Regulatory Committee, the national energy body, is expected to sign an MoU […]
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Thai PM Paetongtarn dumps adjusting 7%VAT to 15% VAT plan Opposition MP suggests finance minister to outline tax reform plans Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has scrapped a plan to hike value-added tax (VAT) following public backlash after her finance minister floated the controversial idea. “No VAT adjustment to 15%,” Ms Paetongtarn posted on X, formerly […]
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Call for less investment in Thailand’s power plants Energy advocates are asking the government to downgrade its forecast for electricity demand in the 2024 power development plan (PDP) and promote free electricity trade to reduce power bills, which impose a huge financial burden on households and businesses. The PDP, enforced from 2024 to 2037, expects […]
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New 35km M9 motorway project linking Bangkok’s Bang Khunthian district with Bang Bua Thong district in Nonthaburi is approved The cabinet has approved the new 35km M9 motorway project linking Bangkok’s Bang Khunthian district with Bang Bua Thong district in Nonthaburi, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said yesterday. The 47.5-billion-baht public-private partnership (PPP) investment is expected […]
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Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport celebrates Unesco award for Midfield Satellite 1 (SAT-1) terminal Prix Versailles judges recognise ‘exceptional exterior design’ of new SAT-1 Suvarnabhumi Airport is celebrating its Prix Versailles award from Unesco for exceptional exterior design of its Midfield Satellite 1 (SAT-1) terminal. Six airport projects in five countries were recognised last month for their […]
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Bangkok Lighthouse Club Late Lunch December – 20 December 2024 at O’Malley’s at United Center Silom Rd Lighthouse members, It’s been another great year and great to see so many new members at our events, we would now like to invite members, families and friends to the Xmas Buffet Bonanza, due to the size of […]
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Vietnam restarts Ninh Thuan nuclear project after 8-year suspension Vietnamese lawmakers press the buttons to approve the resolution on resumption of the nuclear power project in Ninh Thuan province. Vietnam’s National Assembly has approved the revival of nuclear power on Nov. 30, with plans to develop nuclear energy to expand the use of low-carbon energy […]
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Koh Chang’s famous ‘abandoned ship hotel’ goes up in flames The authorities are contacting the owner to estimate damages as firefighters reckon it will take three days for the flames to consume the property. Koh Chang’s famous yet abandoned ship hotel was engulfed in flames on Tuesday morning, with firefighters saying there was no chance […]
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