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World Health Organization Urges Thailand to Better Road Safety
As deaths from road accidents in Thailand continue to rise the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) has urged Thai authorities to explore appropriate measures to create better road safety.Keep reading ...
5th Thai Lao Friendship Bridge to be built in Bueng Kan
Bueng Kan Chamber of Commerce has proposed to transform the province into a logistic hub after the 5th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge is to be built in this northeastern province at the beginning of next year.Keep watching ...
Bangkok’s vision to use data on traffic and pollution
The large urban sprawl of Bangkok is home to 9 million people and cars. The city is one of ASEAN’s fastest growing and by 2020 it is expected to host another 2 million people. As it expands, urban challenges stress city resources, infrastructure and funding.Dr. ...
Apala Bhattacharya
Traffic project tipped to cause chaos
The 900-day construction of three overpass projects over Na Ranong intersection is expected to trigger critical traffic woes around the area with motorists being advised to avoid the route. Thanu Tharakhate, of Construction Supervision Division under City Hall’s Department of Public Works (DPW), said the ...
Supoj Wancharoen
EEC policy committee approves 5 major infrastructure projects
Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) policy committee has approved five major infrastructure projects. The EEC policy committee, chaired by the Prime Minister, approved the first phase development plan for the economic corridor and the 2018 EEC Act, which calls for five major infrastructure projects. Keep reading ...
Benjamin Rujopakarn
Terminal 2 at U-Tapao airport to be fully opened in February
The second passenger terminal building at U-Tapao International Airport will be fully opened in February, the airport’s director said.Rear Adm Luachai Sri-iamkul, the director of the airport, said the new terminal has been partially opened for domestic flight passengers and for inbound international flight passengers.Keep ...
The Nation Reporter
Thailand and China ink sister port pact
Thailand’s Laem Chabang Port and China’s Qinzhou Port have signed a sister port agreement to promote trade and maritime connectivity between Thailand and China, both of which will set up a joint working group and host a biennial meeting.Keep watching ...
Thai connectivity on fast-track under junta
Construction of Bangkok’s Bang Sue Grand Station – a massive railway complex covering 300,000 square meters – is 70% complete, officials claim, with a partial opening scheduled for December 2020. The station promises to be a major step forward for Thailand’s transport connectivity.Keep reading ...
Panama backs Kra Canal as right move for Thai growth
Building a channel linking two major seas would boost Thailand’s role in global connectivity, said Panama’s Vice President Isabel de Saint Malo de Alvarado, whose country has played a similar role for over a century since it opened the Panama Isthmus in 1914.Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
State Railway of Thailand issues draft term of reference for Thai-Chinese rail project
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) issued on Friday the draft Terms of Reference(TOR) for the construction of the second section of the first phase of Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project in Korat Province, or formally as Nakhon Ratchasima.Keep reading ...