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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 17 July 2025
Thailand's High-Speed Rail Bidding Opens for 2026 Picture courtesy of MGR online Transforming Travel: Bangkok to Nong Khai in Record Time BANGKOK - The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is gearing up to open bidding for the cutting-edge Bangkok to Nong Khai high-speed railway in 2026. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366930-thailands-high-speed-rail-bidding-opens-for-2026/ -
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Transport Thailand's High-Speed Rail Bidding Opens for 2026
Picture courtesy of MGR online Transforming Travel: Bangkok to Nong Khai in Record Time BANGKOK - The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is gearing up to open bidding for the cutting-edge Bangkok to Nong Khai high-speed railway in 2026. This ambitious project promises to revolutionise regional connectivity by reducing travel times and boosting economic growth. SRT chief, Veerath Amrapal, unveiled the plans during a public consultation, highlighting the strategic significance of this Thai-Chinese collaboration. Veerath emphasised the importance of gathering diverse perspectives to ensure the project meets both public and business needs. By leveraging the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, the initiative aims to modernise Thailand’s infrastructure, engaging private entities in system installation, management, and maintenance. Participation from both local and international firms is encouraged, with Chinese investors showing keen interest. As part of the roadmap, a private sector consultation is slated for October 2025. The feedback will inform the investment plan and subsequent presentations to the Ministry of Transport by year-end. The Cabinet is expected to review and approve the proposal in early 2026, paving the way for bidding mid-year and an operational launch aimed for 2029. The project is making good progress, with the first phase's civil works from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima currently 45.65% complete. The government plans to procure four train sets equipped with Fuxing Hao CR300AF technology from China. Whoever secures the PPP contract will manage this phase, while the government will oversee the initial installations. Phase two, stretching to Nong Khai, has completed design and environmental assessments, with Cabinet approval secured. Valued at 340 billion baht (approximately 13 billion USD), preparations for the civil contracts are underway. Completion of this phase is anticipated by 2031, propelling Thailand’s rail capabilities to a new level. Once finished, this high-speed railway will cut travel between Bangkok and Nong Khai to roughly three and a half hours. This advancement not only marks a significant progress in Thailand's transport infrastructure but also establishes the country as a leader in high-speed rail excellence. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-17 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 17 July 2025
Fire in Computer Room at Nakornping Hospital, Chiang Mai — Patients Evacuated Safely Pictures courtesy of Khaosod. A fire broke out in the server room of the computer centre at Nakornping Hospital in Chiang Mai on the afternoon of 16 July, prompting emergency evacuations of patients and staff from Building 1 on Chotana Road, Mae Rim District. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366929-fire-in-computer-room-at-nakornping-hospital-chiang-mai-—-patients-evacuated-safely/ -
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What Would Make You Leave Thailand, Permanently?
Boredom to be honest I'd retired too early at 55, and after a few years I was bored outta my skull, only so many books you can read, TV to watch and I don't play golf! I tried to volunteer to teach English at the local HS, but of course ran into the Thai only thing, wasn't looking to get paid, which I think is the definition of 'work' My wife was already piss$$ed off with her job, a women engineer in Thailand who's smarter than the guys is always a problem So we figured it was time to go Still enjoy our time there, now as tourists couple of times a year -
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Fire Fire in Computer Room at Nakornping Hospital, Chiang Mai — Patients Evacuated Safely
Pictures courtesy of Khaosod. A fire broke out in the server room of the computer centre at Nakornping Hospital in Chiang Mai on the afternoon of 16 July, prompting emergency evacuations of patients and staff from Building 1 on Chotana Road, Mae Rim District. The blaze was first reported at approximately 13:30 when smoke was seen billowing from the hospital’s IT department. Hospital personnel, including nurses and stretcher staff, rushed to evacuate patients from nearby wards. Essential medical equipment was also hurriedly removed from the building during the operation. Initial attempts to extinguish the flames by staff using chemical fire extinguishers proved challenging, as thick smoke continued to fill the area. Fire crews in breathing apparatus, were able to extinguish the fire and remove the smouldering equipment to outside. PPV (positive pressure ventilation fans) were used to clear all smoke. By 16:00, the situation had been brought under control, and the hospital began transferring patients back into the building. No injuries or casualties were reported and normal hospital operations resumed shortly thereafter. Preliminary investigations point to a short circuit in an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) battery unit within the server room as the likely cause of the fire. Authorities from the hospital and the Chiang Mai forensic science department are continuing their investigation to confirm the exact source of the ignition. Officials have confirmed that safety protocols were followed promptly and effectively, ensuring the wellbeing of patients and staff throughout the emergency. Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-07-17 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 17 July 2025
Thailand's Digital Baht Plan Targets Big-Spending Tourists Picture courtesy of Business World Thailand is seizing the crypto trend by letting tourists spend their digital coins directly on everything from pad Thai to plush resorts. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366928-thailands-digital-baht-plan-targets-big-spending-tourists/
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