Author: Peter Carlisle

Search nears end with eight still missing in Bangkok’s collapsed SAO building The search and demolition operation at the State Audit Office (SAO) building is nearing completion, as officials continue efforts to locate the eight victims trapped in the rubble. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) provided an update on Sunday following the building’s collapse in […]

Mukdahan Governor Confirms Airport Project Will Proceed Following Cabinet Directive The Governor of Mukdahan, Mr. Worrayan Boonnarat, has firmly confirmed that the development of Mukdahan Airport will continue as planned, despite recent national media reports suggesting the Ministry of Transport had scrapped the project due to concerns over economic viability. Speaking at a press conference […]

New Prachin Buri bypass to ease traffic A new bypass road in Prachin Buri, built to ease urban traffic congestion and boost the region’s economic growth, has officially opened. The road, built by the Department of Rural Roads (DRR), links Highway 3452 to Ban Sang intersection in Ban Sang district of this eastern province. The […]

Sun, wind, and strategy – Thailand’s clean energy path Amid the global climate crisis and growing pressure from international environmental agreements, many countries are accelerating their transition to clean energy in earnest. This shift is not only aimed at reducing environmental impact, but also serves as a key strategy to enhance economic competitiveness. In 2024, […]

Thai Airport Authority Launches Ambitious Plan to Develop Land Around Six Airports AOT Seeks Private Investment to Transform Airport Peripheries into New Economic Zones Airports of Thailand (AOT) has unveiled an ambitious initiative to develop prime real estate surrounding its six major airports across the country. The “AOT Property Showcase: The Six Pillars of Opportunity”, […]

Wind Energy Holding Secures Four New Projects WEH’s licensed capacity surpasses 1,000 MW as revenue and profits maintain strong momentum. Bangkok, Thailand – Wind Energy Holding Co., Ltd. (WEH), Thailand’s leading wind energy producer, has secured four new renewable energy projects totalling 299.1 megawatts (MW), marking a major milestone in its expansion strategy. With this […]

Asia Pacific Rail 2025 – 28 – 29 May 2025 at BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand Asia’s No. 1 event for the entire rail value chain. 28 – 29 May 2025 | BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand Asia’s No.1 event for the entire rail value chain. At Asia Pacific Rail 2025, expect more rail operators, more content, more exhibitors, […]

Don’t rush Bangkok’s Collapsed State Audit Office building probe Bangkok Post Editorial Yesterday marked one month since one of the worst earthquakes in Thailand’s history shook the capital. The tremor mostly caused minor damage to thousands of properties nationwide, but one building — the under-construction State Audit Office (SAO) building in Chatuchak district — completely […]

High-Speed Rail Project – Extension and Future Plans for Thailand-China Connection The high-speed rail project in Thailand has faced a significant delay, with the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) approving a 201-day extension for the Saraburi-Kaeng Khoi section. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply. The high-speed rail project in Thailand […]