Thailand to Launch Three-Airport High-Speed Rail
BANGKOK – Thailand is set to begin operations of its much-anticipated 220 km high-speed rail line linking Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and U‑Tapao airports in July 2025. The ambitious infrastructure project, part of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) initiative, is valued at approximately … Continue reading Thailand to Launch Three-Airport High-Speed Rail
Thailand Eases Cambodian Border Rules
SA KAEO, THAILAND – In a move to mitigate the effects of an ongoing border dispute with Cambodia, the Thai military has temporarily eased its restrictions at key crossing points in Sa Kaeo province to allow stranded Cambodian nationals and … Continue reading Thailand Eases Cambodian Border Rules
Thailand Presses for Tariff Relief in U.S. Trade Talks
BANGKOK – Thailand’s Finance Minister, Pichai Chunhavajira, confirmed on Friday that he will lead a high-level delegation to the United States next week for critical trade talks. The negotiations aim to avert the imposition of a 36% U.S. tariff on … Continue reading Thailand Presses for Tariff Relief in U.S. Trade Talks
Chiang Mai: Northern Thailand’s Cultural Gem
CHIANG MAI – Long hailed as the tourism crown jewel of Southeast Asia, Thailand has traditionally attracted global visitors to its urban capital Bangkok, the vibrant nightlife of Pattaya, and sun-soaked islands like Phuket and Koh Samui. However, recent media … Continue reading Chiang Mai: Northern Thailand’s Cultural Gem
Airlines Reroute Flights Amid Middle East Tensions
FRANKFURT/BANGKOK/TOKYO – After the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in July 2014, many airlines—excluding Chinese carriers—abandoned the shorter northern routes over Russia and Ukraine. Flights between Western Europe and Asia were rerouted southward, adding three or more hours to … Continue reading Airlines Reroute Flights Amid Middle East Tensions