Author: Peter Carlisle

Thai Central Administrative Court axes on-going construction of high-rise condominium DLA Piper has represented The Met Condominium Juristic Person and its co-owners (collectively, “The Met”) in a high-profile dispute, which resulted in a decisive victory on 27 September 2023 in the Thai Central Administrative Court (“Court”). The Met successfully challenged the approval of the Environmental […]

Turning the Tide – How Bangkok is Reclaiming its Canals and Waterways By Michael Sopon New Some of the most pedestrian friendly cities in the world like Venice and Amsterdam often boast beautiful waterways. After all, it’s a very relaxing, refreshing experience to walk alongside a clean body of water. Bangkok hopes to become one […]

Thailand’s Energy Regulatory Commission prepares court appeal due to alleged irregularities in the process of selecting power plants The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is preparing to file an appeal against the Central Administrative Court’s decision to suspend the government’s plan to buy 1,500 megawatts of wind power under the state renewables scheme, due to alleged […]

Thailand’s southern land bridge connecting the Gulf of Thailand to the Andaman Sea to be expedited Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered acceleration of the southern land bridge connecting Chumphon on the eastern coast along the Gulf of Thailand to Ranong along the Andaman Sea. Karom Polpornklang, deputy government spokesman, said the cabinet on Monday […]

State Railway of Thailand seeking budget for second phase of double-track upgrades between Khon Kaen and Nong Khai Wants loans to fund Northeast line work The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will ask the cabinet to approve the funding for the second phase of double-track upgrades between Khon Kaen and Nong Khai next week, according […]