Thailand’s Three Airport rail link project back on track State and builders agree on new terms The high-speed rail project linking Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airports is expected to be up and running later this year after the state and project builders agreed on a revised project. Anan Phonimdang, deputy governor of the State […]
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Thailand’s Fine Arts Department hails two new historical sites in Bangkok The Fine Arts Department has registered Windsor House in Kudeejeen community and the First Presbyterian Church in the Samre area, both in Bangkok, as historical sites. Located in Thon Buri district, Windsor House draws visitors’ attention because of its gingerbread style, woodwork and weather-beaten […]
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Thai government eyes Italian touch for Thailand’s Land Bridge megaproject linking the Gulf of Thailand coast with the Andaman Sea Companies in Italy are interested in investing in Thailand’s Land Bridge megaproject which would, in turn, enhance the country’s rail network, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit yesterday said. Speaking after meeting with senior executives of Italian […]
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Bangkok’s Yellow Line monorail system to resume full operations on 10 June 2024 Officials say measures taken to ensure monorail mishaps don’t happen again The Yellow Line monorail system is expected to resume normal operations from June 10 after repairs are completed on a broken conductor rail, a transport official said on Wednesday. The repairs […]
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Big developers banking on Nonthaburi Eight large developers launched or plan to release 4,600 residential units with an expected combined sales value of 50 billion baht on 1,300 rai in Nonthaburi, marking the first time they will be developing next to each other, while hoping to avoid direct competition. The pioneer is Property Perfect Plc, […]
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Pattaya expats seek income tax clarification from the prime minister The latest Thai income tax policy is frightening many retirees living on modest pensions. A group of Pattaya-based retirees say they are both confused and aggrieved by continuing ambiguity about their Thai tax liability from January 1 2024. Thai Revenue stated many months ago that […]
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Bangkok Land to transform Nonthaburi’s Mueang Thong Thani into smart city Bangkok Land, a Stock Exchange of Thailand ( SET)-listed company, is poised to transform Mueang Thong Thani into a smart city district. This ambitious plan includes the establishment of a new seafood and fruit centre aimed at providing affordable goods to attract tourists to […]
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Securing Thailand’s energy future A file photo dated March 2, 2016 shows the Zawtika field off the coast of Myanmar which produces about 300 million cubic feet a day of natural gas, of which 240 million is supplied to Thailand for electricity generation. (Photo: PTT Exploration & Production Plc) Since the 2021 military coup in Myanmar, […]
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Thailand’s Forgotten Boeing 747 Operators By Tantawat Homhuan Thailand’s aviation industry is about to take off, with eight new airlines starting in 2024. However, Thailand’s aviation industry has seen many defunct airlines; some didn’t make it off the ground, whereas some flew for a few short years and ran into financial issues. A surprising number […]
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Work permits and Thailand labour law – A foreign worker’s compliance guide 18 Jan 2024 Navigating the complexities of work permits and labour laws in a foreign country can be a daunting task for expatriates and international companies. With Thailand being a popular destination for foreign workers, understanding its specific legal requirements is crucial. This […]
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