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Infrastructure upgrades propopsed to lift Thai tourism
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/10/2025
» The Ministry of Transport wants to upgrade infrastructure to facilitate travellers, proposing an extension of a high-speed railway from U-tapao airport to Rayong and Trat, and attracting more direct flights to Krabi airport from the congested Phuket airport while a new airport in Phangnga is constructed.
Thailand longs for rail link with China
Published on 23/10/2025
» As Thailand and China continue their long-standing collaboration on the Bangkok-Nong Khai high-speed rail project, public sentiment in Thailand remains a mix of anticipation and frustration.
Thailand, Laos set to open fifth bridge
News, Published on 18/10/2025
» Thailand and Laos are set to inaugurate the Fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge in December, marking a new milestone in regional transport and economic cooperation.
Airport rail contract not cancelled
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/10/2025
» Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has dismissed speculation that the government plans to scrap the contract for the high-speed railway project linking three airports -- Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and U-Tapao.
No changes to high-speed rail linking three airports
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/10/2025
» Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has rejected the idea of amending the government contract for a high-speed rail linking Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and U-Tapao airports, stressing the original terms must be honoured.
China's 'super golden week' forecast to spark travel boom at home and abroad
South China Morning Post, Published on 01/10/2025
» HONG KONG — Visa-free travel abroad and free toll roads at home are expected to fuel a surge in travel by Chinese citizens during an extra-long holiday starting this week, in what analysts call a boon for the service economy.
New infrastructure expected to boost market in Northeast
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 19/09/2025
» New infrastructure is expected to revive the economy and strengthen home purchasing power in Nakhon Ratchasima and Udon Thani, as transfer and mortgage fee cuts and lower interest rates have had a limited effect, according to local developers.
China bets big on Thai industrial cluster with $8.4 billion investment
South China Morning Post, Published on 13/09/2025
» China has become the leading source of foreign investment in a growing, state-fostered Thai industrial cluster, backed by commitments to help build a light-rail line, design an "aerotropolis" and possibly develop property in the area, an official from the Southeast Asian country said.
DRT follows up on 2nd Thai-Lao bridge project
News, Published on 07/09/2025
» The Department of Rail Transport (DRT) is following up on progress of the proposed second Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge in Nong Khai, which aims to connect logistics to Laos via the Na Tha Cross-dock Warehouse.
Phuket tourism trade jittery over instability
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/09/2025
» Political instability and persistent border issues continue to impact investor sentiment, making Thailand lose its competitiveness due to delayed infrastructure development and tourism stimulus, according to Phuket tourism operators.