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Tunnel work on Sino-Thai rail project delayed
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/05/2025
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) board has approved an 181-day extension of the civil engineering contract for the construction of the Muak Lek-Lam Takhong tunnel under the Sino-Thai high-speed rail project.
State enterprises disburse 30% of investment budget
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/05/2025
» At the end of March, state-owned enterprises had disbursed 30% of their total investment budget, which was set at 258 billion baht.
High-speed rail project pushed back 7 months
News, Published on 27/04/2025
» The Board of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has granted a 201-day extension for the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project between Saraburi and Kaeng Khoi, citing structural constraints, including the need to obtain land-use permissions from the Royal Irrigation Department.
Developing megaprojects, but at what cost?
News, Supara Janchitfah, Published on 26/04/2025
» The world's climate is deteriorating -- and yet, destroying pristine mangrove forests and wetlands that help absorb carbon emissions is no longer unthinkable.
High-speed rail steel up to scratch
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/04/2025
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) says the steel used in the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project meets all engineering and quality standards.
Multiple probes into Chinese firms behind collapsed high-rise
Post Reporters, Published on 03/04/2025
» Numerous Thai government agencies are investigating two Chinese companies responsible for the construction of the collapsed State Audit Office in Bangkok, with probes expanding to many other related companies, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
Suriya affirms high-speed rail will meet all standards
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/04/2025
» Construction of the second phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed train line, from Nakhon Ratchasima to Nong Khai, will meet international standards, almost 100% of the material will be sourced domestically and Thailand will supervise all work, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said on Wednesday.
Tower collapse puts builder in spotlight
Oped, Published on 02/04/2025
» Even before the dust settled in Bangkok after the March 28 quake, China Railway's 10th Bureau was deleting posts and photos about its key role in constructing the infamous collapsed building.
Premier touts commitment to investment opportunities
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/03/2025
» The government has committed to transforming global economic uncertainty into investment opportunities for the country.
Thai rail board to review airport link contract
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/03/2025
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) board will review the amendments to the contract for the high-speed rail line between Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airports on Thursday, which it hopes will be approved by the cabinet in May.