Vietnam ministry orders careful review of $9bn Ho Chi Minh City-Can Tho railway project The Vietnamese Ministry of Construction has urged deeper analysis of the proposed Ho Chi Minh City–Can Tho railway, whose projected investment is about US$9 billion, to ensure investment efficiency and smooth implementation, Deputy Minister Bui Xuan Dung said at a recent […]
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Thailand 3rd Globally in Taxi Scam Complaints, Survey Reveals AllClear, a UK-based insurance company, has released research highlighting the prevalence of taxi scams across various countries. The study, conducted since December 2025, involved analyzing over 450 Reddit posts and 30,000 comments to pinpoint regions with the highest traveler complaints. The findings reveal that Turkey leads […]
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3rd Edition Thailand Rail on 30th & 31st March 2026 at Le Méridien Bangkok The 3rd Edition – Thailand Rail, is a 2-day closed-door strategic business conference taking place on the 30th & 31st March, 2026 at the Le Méridien, Bangkok. As a significant rail event in Southeast Asia market, bringing together key rail industry […]
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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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