First phase of Rayong’s U-Tapao aviation city expected to be ready in 2028 The private company tasked with developing the U-Tapao Airport and the eastern aviation city intends to launch the first phase of services by 2028. U-Tapao International Aviation Services Limited (UTA) had signed the project contract with the Eastern Economic Corridor Office on […]
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Thai Government must do more for heritage Bangkok Post Editorial See Also: Thailand’s Fine Arts Department Hails Two New Historical Sites In Bangkok The Fine Arts department’s decision to register an old wooden house — a Kudeejeen community landmark — in Thon Buri district as a historical site is welcome news for many. But this […]
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Phuket Airport eyes new terminal for international flights ’18 million’ passengers to visit this year See Also: Phuket Airport Seeks Public Input On Expansion Plan Phuket Airport is planning to invest 6 billion baht to build a new terminal for international flights to expand its passenger handling capacity from 12.5 million a year to 18 […]
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Thailand’s new overseas income rules Revenue Department preparing to amend a law to collect taxes from individuals who have income from abroad The Revenue Department is preparing to amend a law to collect taxes from individuals who have income from abroad, even if that income is not brought into the country. According to Kulaya Tantitemit, […]
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The rapid development of solar and wind power in Vietnam Since 2017, many solar power and wind power projects have been implemented in Vietnam, marking the country as a bright spot on the world’s renewable energy map. Wind and solar power account for a high proportion of the country’s power source structure. To promote the […]
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Vinci to build major Cambodian water treatment plant in Bakheng Vinci, a France-based commissions and construction company, will receive €94 million (US$102 million) for a 36-month contract to design and build an extension to a major Cambodian water treatment plant. Serving Bakheng, in the north of the country’s capital of Phnom Pehn, the municipal water […]
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Arup paves the way for resilient railways at Asia Pacific Rail At Asia Pacific Rail 2024, rail experts of global sustainable development consultancy Arup discussed the future of rail in Asia. They highlighted the importance of future-proofing railways against climate change at this premier event, held in Bangkok on 29-30 May, which gathered rail leaders […]
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Vat Phou temple complex in Laos rivals Cambodia’s Angkor Wat — without the crowds With stone ruins near a natural spring, the sprawling Vat Phou temple complex is a less visited archaeological wonder in Southeast Asia. By Rachna Sachasinh With its lotus-filled reservoirs and carved stone pillars, Laos’ Vat Phou temple bears a striking resemblance […]
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Design change prompts review of Bangkok’s Red Line electric train extension route The board of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has ordered the rail agency to review the Red Line electric train extension project out of concern that a proposed design change might affect the high-speed Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airport link. SRT […]
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Condo glut in Cha-am likely to persist Mr Phattarachai said there is a huge volume of unsold condo units in Cha-am despite no new supply being launched since 2016. The condo market in Cha-am still faces a glut, with the inventory of unsold units expected to take 10 years to be absorbed, while the Hua […]
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