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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 3 August 2025
Sino-Thai Signs Deal to Build Motorway Link to U-Tapao Pictures courtesy of Matichon. Sino-Thai Engineering and Construction Public Company Limited (STECON) has officially signed a contract worth more than 2.65 billion baht to construct a new elevated motorway link to U-Tapao International Airport, with work expected to be completed within three years. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368613-sino-thai-signs-deal-to-build-motorway-link-to-u-tapao/ -
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Transport Sino-Thai Signs Deal to Build Motorway Link to U-Tapao
Pictures courtesy of Matichon. Sino-Thai Engineering and Construction Public Company Limited (STECON) has officially signed a contract worth more than 2.65 billion baht to construct a new elevated motorway link to U-Tapao International Airport, with work expected to be completed within three years. The announcement was made by Mr Apirat Chaiwongnoi, Director-General of the Department of Highways (DOH), who stated that the contract forms part of the government’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) infrastructure development programme. The new section of the motorway will connect Motorway Route 7 to U-Tapao, Thailand’s third key international airport, supporting both passenger traffic and cargo transport. The project includes two contracts: 1. A consultancy agreement valued at 125.8 million baht with a joint venture comprising Epsilon Co., Ltd., Index International Group PCL, and Decade Consultants Co., Ltd., and 2. A construction contract awarded to STECON, valued at 2.65 billion baht. Funding will come from the the national budget and a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The Cabinet approved the project on 14 June 2022, with the aim of constructing a new 4-lane elevated motorway and expanding parts of Highway 3 (Sukhumvit Road) in Rayong Province. Once completed, the new route will shorten travel distance from the existing motorway between Pattaya and Map Ta Phut to U-Tapao Airport from 5 kilometres to just 1.92 kilometres, vastly improving logistics and regional accessibility. Key project features include: • A new 1.92-kilometre elevated section starting at KM 148+328 on Motorway 7 to the junction with Highway 3. • New underpasses, service roads and grade-separated interchanges at key intersections. • Widening of Highway 3 between KM 186+350 and KM 192+000 from four to eight lanes, covering a stretch of 5.65 kilometres. Mr Apirat confirmed that 100% of the required land has already been acquired and construction is scheduled to begin by September 2025. The completion date is set for 2028. “This project is crucial to Thailand’s national infrastructure development,” Mr Apirat stated. “It will significantly enhance connectivity, strengthen logistics capabilities and support economic, social, and tourism growth in the long term.” Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-08-03 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 3 August 2025
Government Issues Alert as Melioidosis Claims 92 Lives Pictures courtesy of Khaosod. The government has issued a nationwide health alert following a sharp rise in cases of melioidosis. The outbreak has already claimed 92 lives and infected more than 2,000 people, with farmers and casual labourers, particularly in the northeast, identified as the most vulnerable. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368612-government-issues-alert-as melioidosis claims-92-lives/ -
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Health Government Issues Alert as Melioidosis Claims 92 Lives
Pictures courtesy of Khaosod. The government has issued a nationwide health alert following a sharp rise in cases of melioidosis. The outbreak has already claimed 92 lives and infected more than 2,000 people, with farmers and casual labourers, particularly in the northeast, identified as the most vulnerable. Speaking at a press briefing on 1 August, Deputy Government Spokesperson Anukool Pruksanusak warned that the rainy season presents a heightened risk not only for respiratory infections but also for serious bacterial illnesses linked to soil and water exposure. Citing data from the Department of Disease Control (DDC), Mr Anukool said that 2,036 confirmed cases of melioidosis have been reported so far in 2025, with a fatality rate of 4.52 per cent. The majority of those infected were men with an average age of 58, mostly engaged in agricultural or general labour. “Many of the patients had underlying conditions such as diabetes, kidney failure or chronic alcoholism, making them particularly susceptible to infection,” he added. Melioidosis is caused by contact with soil or water contaminated with Burkholderia pseudomallei, a bacterium commonly found in muddy fields. The infection typically occurs when people work barefoot or with bare hands during or after rainfall. Key symptoms include high fever, difficulty breathing and chest discomfort. Alongside the rise in melioidosis cases, public health officials are also concerned about an increase in leptospirosis or ‘rat urine fever’. So far this year, 1,895 cases have been reported, with 25 deaths, representing a 1.32 per cent mortality rate. The disease spreads via floodwater contaminated with urine from infected animals and is especially dangerous when individuals wade through water without wearing protective footwear or gloves. “This year’s leptospirosis infection rate is higher than the five-year median,” Mr Anukool said. “With widespread flooding in many provinces, we urge the public to avoid contact with floodwater wherever possible. If unavoidable, people should wear rubber boots and gloves and practise frequent handwashing.” The government has directed local authorities to remain on high alert and to implement rapid response measures. Mobile disease investigation teams are on standby and plans are underway for public awareness campaigns focused on disease prevention and personal hygiene during the rainy season. “Protecting public health is a top priority,” Mr Anukool stressed. “We are working to ensure timely diagnosis, treatment, and public education to reduce fatalities from preventable diseases.” Further information is available from the Department of Disease Control. Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-08-03 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 3 August 2025
Man Shot Dead by Ex-Friend in Suspected Love Triangle Picture courtesy of SiamNews. A 38-year-old minivan driver was shot dead in a Bangkok car park by a man once believed to be his close friend, in what police suspect was a crime of passion involving a long-running affair with the gunman’s wife. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368611-man-shot-dead-by-ex-friend-in-suspected-love-triangle/
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