Ministry of Transport: Bangkok’s Ashton Asoke must fix entrance/exit issues by 2024 Update in the Ashton Asoke Sukhumvit 21 case after one year, “Surapong Piyachote” Deputy Minister of Transport revealed there has been progress in the case and was confident that it will be beneficial to the 668 condominium unit owners without having to demolish […]
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WHA Industrial Development, a Thai developer, to invest $50 mln in second industrial park in central Vietnam WHA Industrial Development, a leading industrial park developer in Thailand, will invest $50 million in building its second facility in the central province of Nghe An. Nghe An authorities gave an in-principle approval for the project at a […]
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War on weed choking Thailand’s canals and rivers for more than a century From an ornamental plant introduced into Thailand by the royals, water hyacinth has become the No.1 environmental nuisance Published : 22 AUG 2016 After declaring war against corruption and mafia, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha has launched a new battle against the floating […]
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Toyo Ventures confirms termination of Song Hau 2 thermal power plant project in Vietnam Toyo Ventures Holdings Bhd (KL:TOYOVEN), whose share price plunged to its lowest in over one month on Thursday, has confirmed the termination of the Song Hau 2 thermal power plant project by the Vietnamese government, according to its filing with Bursa […]
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Ministry of Transport plans to submit proposals for the expansion of Bangkok’s Line within 2024 Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote said the Ministry of Transport plans to submit proposals for the expansion of the Red Line to the cabinet within this year. The proposed extensions comprise three routes, totaling an estimated cost of 21.8 billion […]
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Bangkok-Vientiane train service begins July 19 2024 A new international train service connecting Bangkok and Vientiane in Laos will begin services on July 19, the State Railway of Thailand announced on Wednesday. The SRT is extending the Bangkok-Nong Khai route for this new service. The train will depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station […]
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Italian-Thai Development lands state contract to build the 16.2-kilometer Chatuchak-Lam Luk Ka extension of the Chalongrach Expressway Italian-Thai Development (ITD), which has been facing liquidity issues, secured the state contract to build the 16.2-kilometer Chatuchak-Lam Luk Ka extension of the Chalongrach Expressway, according to Surachet Laophulsuk, Governor of the Expressway Authority of Thailand. The project’s […]
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Thailand advised to integrate transport modes To achieve its goal of becoming an aviation hub by 2030, Thailand should encourage more robust domestic travel and integrate different modes of transport, according to Alton Aviation Consultancy. Managing director Mabel Kwan said aviation is a very integrated ecosystem that requires collaboration between different segments, including airlines, airports, […]
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Banyan Group Expands with 15 New Phuket Properties Banyan Group solidifies Phuket’s status as a premier luxury destination with significant investments in new residential developments. Banyan Group, one of the world’s leading multi-branded hospitality groups, reaffirms its commitment to expanding its portfolio in Phuket with 15 properties under the Banyan Group Residences portfolio. This strategic […]
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Bangkok should scrap the Light Red Line extension and build this instead By James Clark Bangkok is planning to build the Don Mueang–Suvarnabhumi–U-Tapao high-speed railway (the High-Speed Rail Linking Three Airports Project). Bangkok is also planning the eastern extension of the Light Red Line commuter railway in the same corridor. The Light Red Line eastern […]
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