Phatthalung unveils 71 billion baht airport plan near Songkhla Lake to boost tourism A plot of land spanning 1,496 rai near Songkhla Lake in Phatthalung has been earmarked for constructing a new airport, aimed at boosting tourism and transport in the southern province and its neighbours. Anticipated to become a central hub for Phatthalung, Songkhla, […]
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Daewoo E&C to invest in $390 million urban development project in Thai Binh City, Vietnam An aerial view of the new urban development project in Vietnam’s Thai Binh City in which Daewoo Engineering & Construction will participate as a key investor [DAEWOO ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION]. Daewoo Engineering & Construction (E&C) has received approval to become […]
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Thailand plans to upgrade southern piers Thailand’s Transport Ministry has ordered the Marine Department to expedite its projects to improve maritime connectivity across the Andaman Sea provinces in an effort to boost economic activities in the region. A pier in Thailand. Photo courtesy of aseannow.com According to Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri, a project with […]
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Ministry of Transport denies plan to relocate Bangkok Port from Khlong Toei for an entertainment complex The Ministry of Transport denied reports of a plan to relocate Bangkok Port from Khlong Toei to make way for an entertainment complex, though part of its area may be used for this purpose. Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri […]
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Second runway for U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport Construction to be done in 36 months The U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport plans to begin construction of its second runway this year. Chula Sukmanop, secretary-general of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), said the project is now applying for a loan from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Mr […]
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Scour likely underlying cause of destructive Vietnam bridge collapse Super typhoon Yagi has caused the collapse of the Phong Chau bridge into the Red River northwest of Hanoi in Vietnam, leaving 13 people missing. It was widely reported that the collapse led to 10 cars and two scooters plunging into the river. Deputy prime minister […]
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Thai PM’s policy statement likely to focus on three mega projects A flooding barrier for lower Central Thailand and the land bridge are among the projects for which the country will seek private investment Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s policy statement to Parliament on September 12-13, will cover several initiatives, focusing particularly on economic stimuli and […]
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New travel rules – Thailand’s ETA to shake up visa-free visitors Thailand is tightening its borders with a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, set to launch between December this year and June 2025. This system will be mandatory for all visa-exempt foreigners entering the country by air, land, or sea. Though not technically a visa, the ETA will act as a […]
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Transport Ministry’s update on progress of the Thai-Chinese High-Speed Rail Project Surapong Piyachote, Deputy Minister of Transport, has provided updates on the progress of the Thai-Chinese High-Speed Rail Project, covering both Phase 1 and Phase 2. Phase 1 (Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima): This phase spans 250.8 kilometers with a budget of 179.4 billion baht. Of the 14 […]
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Thai-Chinese train contract for Ayutthaya section awaits PM nod A replica of a high-speed train for the planned Thai-Sino line connecting Bangkok to the Northeast. (File photo) Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote is seeking approval from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of the State Railway of Thailand’s (SRT) intent to sign one of the last two […]
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