Author: Peter Carlisle

Repeated construction accidents leave Thai government with no choice but to rely on administrative orders to protect the public, rather than civil contract mechanisms, says PM ‘Govt must wield admin orders’ The government is poised to halt state-owned construction projects or cancel contracts with contractors that fail to protect public safety, after another accident on […]

On Nut stays No.1 as rail-line hotspots dominate Bangkok housing searches in 2025 DDproperty says homes near mass transit remain a key draw as cautious consumers prioritise commuting convenience, with BTS On Nut holding the top spot ahead of CBD areas. Amid an economy in which consumers are spending more carefully, living “near a rail […]

Thai property slumps to 7-year low, luxury homes pile up Property market sinks to a 7-year low; experts warn luxury homes and condos face oversupply, urge developers to target “specific demand” Thailand’s property market in 2025–2026 is entering what experts describe as its most challenging test in a decade. Economic and real estate specialists say […]

Major Bridges Begin Construction to Ease Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) Congestion Construction has begun on two significant bridges, worth over VND32 trillion (US$1.2 billion), to alleviate congestion and bolster transport connections between Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Dong Nai Province. The Cat Lai Bridge and Long Hung Bridge, initiated on January 15, aim […]

Bangkok’s Rama 2 Road Records over 2,500 Incidents in eight years Rama 2 Road, Highway 35, has recorded approximately 2,511 incidents over the past eight years, resulting in 144 deaths and 1,411 injuries. The figures underline persistent safety risks on one of the country’s most important transport corridors, which has been heavily affected by long-running […]

Highways Department Halts Bangkok’s Rama 2 Projects Using Launching Gantry Cranes After Collapse The Department of Highways has ordered an immediate suspension of all construction projects using launching gantry cranes following a crane collapse on Rama 2 Road in Samut Sakhon, as authorities move toward possible contract termination. Department of Highways director-general Piyapong Jiwattanakulpaisarn said […]

Another Rama II Road incident; Sinkhole Causes Massive Traffic Chaos A sinkhole swallowed a pickup truck early this morning on Rama II Road, sparking a water pipe burst and flooding two lanes. This unexpected incident has led to severe traffic congestion affecting both inbound and outbound directions. The Army Military Force reported the sinkhole opened […]

Thai Engineering Body Urges Urgent Reforms After Repeated Crane Collapses Thailand’s structural engineers have called for urgent reforms to halt a series of construction accidents, warning that repeated collapses reflect serious failures in safety standards for public infrastructure projects. The Thailand Structural Engineers Association (TSEA) said at least four launcher crane collapses have occurred since […]