Author: Peter Carlisle

Thailand Suvarnabhumi airport’s capacity to increase after third runway is operational in July 2024 The construction of the third runway at Suvarnabhumi Airport will be completed in time for its use in July, Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit said Sunday. Once the new runway is in use, the airport capacity will be increased from 67 flights […]

First home blues: Why Thai millennials are caught in a housing crisis A decade has passed since the minimum monthly wage for new graduates was set at 15,000 baht, but during that period the cost of living has soared. Traditional markers of success like graduating from a prestigious university, securing a job, purchasing a car, […]

Airports of Thailand to invest B4.4bn in Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport expansion Airports of Thailand (AoT) is to invest a total of 4.4 billion baht in the expansion of Suvarnabhumi Airport and the third phase development project of Don Mueang International Airport. Kirati Kitmanawat, AoT deputy director, recently said that improvements in service and security are […]

Finance Ministry urges aid for Bangkok’s ailing property sector Low-income earners exhibit demand The Finance Ministry recommends the government implement measures to improve the property sector and stimulate the economy, says Deputy Minister of Finance Krisada Chinavicharana. He said the ministry plans to use fiscal measures to help sectors that have been adversely affected by […]

Spain’s Barceló Hotel Group opens first resort in Thailand, 500 metres off the east coast of Phuket The recently refurbished five-star resort is 500 metres off the east coast of Phuket Barceló Hotel Group has expanded its international presence in Asia with the opening of Barceló Coconut Island hotel. The recently refurbished five-star resort is […]

Aman Nai Lert Bangkok to open in third quarter Aman Nai Lert Bangkok has announced its opening in the third quarter of this year, continuing the brand’s mission to bring the revered Aman DNA of peace, sanctuary, exceptional design, service and privacy to the urban destinations. Nestled in Nai Lert Park’s expansive tropical gardens, Aman […]

Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO) denies ultimatum to CP Group over Thailand’s high-speed rail project linking three airports or the project would be cancelled The Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO) on Thursday refuted a rumour that it has issued an ultimatum to CP Group stating that it must start construction of the government’s high-speed rail […]

Does the noise grow with the city? Bangkok City Plan Revision is underway. (Online draft Bangkok city plans (4th revision), Department of City Planning and Urban Development) The Thai Department of City Planning and Urban Development has announced a plan to review and revise the city plan of Bangkok to be in line with the […]

Southern Thailand to acquire new Andaman International Airport in Phang Nga province Envisioned as a direct long-haul flight hub, Airports of Thailand (AOT) is fast-tracking the construction of the much-anticipated Andaman International Airport. In a recent visit, Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit inspected the airport’s progress in Phang Nga province, initiating transformative steps to bolster local […]