Author: Peter Carlisle

Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport third runway gears up for November opening Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport is gearing up for a major boost, with a brand-new runway set to open on November 1. The shiny new runway is expected to revolutionise the airport’s flight capacity, helping it soar to new heights. Kirati Kijmanawat, the Director of Airports of Thailand (AOT), confirmed the exciting news, stating […]

Transport Ministry seeks 44.44 billion baht for Motorway 8 Phase 1 from Nakhon Pathom province to Pak Tor district in Ratchaburi The first phase, spanning 61 kilometres from Nakhon Pathom to Pak Tor is set to begin by 2026, with construction kicking off in 2027 and completion expected in 2031 The Transport Ministry will ask […]

First phase of Thai-Chinese high-speed railway to be completed by 2028 Thailand’s Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said the first phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail would be completed in 2028, while asking for the Chinese government’s support to ensure smooth transportation. He made this remark at the opening ceremony of the “Global Sustainable Transport Forum […]

Proposal to allow foreigners to lease land in Thailand for up to 99 years may require significant legal amendments A proposal to allow foreigners to lease land in Thailand for up to 99 years may require significant legal amendments, according to Finance Permanent Secretary Lavaron Sangsnit. This proposal involves transferring privately-owned land to state property managed by the Treasury Department. Mr Lavaron highlighted the necessity of […]

New Gulf power plant starts operating in Rayong’s Rojana Industrial Park  The Gulf PD power plant in Rayong. (Photo: Gulf Energy Development Plc) Gulf Energy Development Plc has started commercial operation of a new gas-fired power generating unit in Rayong to support the company’s long-term electricity sales to the state grid. The company recently completed […]

Thailand’s ambitious 2.68 trillion baht initiative aimed at radically transforming the nation’s transportation landscape Thailand’s Ministry of Transport has unveiled an ambitious 2.68 trillion baht initiative aimed at radically transforming the nation’s transportation landscape. The expansive project prioritises enhancing rail networks, upgrading key airports, and encouraging environmentally-friendly logistics practices, all with the goal of significantly reducing road congestion […]

Seawall plan from Bangkok to Chon Buri raises ire Thaksin-backed idea for tackling floods in the capital could harm the environment and livelihoods, experts and locals say The Pheu Thai Party’s plan to build a seawall comprising nine artificial islands in the Gulf of Thailand, which would stretch from Bang Khunthian district in Bangkok to […]

How a monk and a Hippo joined forces to tackle Bangkok’s plastic pollution Desperate to restore the Chao Praya River to a pristine state, an abbot in the Thai capital began recycling in his temple. Now he has a floating ally in his efforts to clean up the river Photographs by Lauren DeCicca “Once upon […]