Thailand’s heritage on trial The Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine dispute exposes the gap between development and protection of cultural assets For some, the Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine is a beacon of resistance against a larger force. When the Property Management of Chulalongkorn University (PMCU) sought eviction of its fourth-generation caretaker in 2020, Penprapa Ployseesuay did […]
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Phuket property still hot Island becomes year-round hotspot Phuket’s property market is outperforming Bangkok’s cooling residential sector as the island transitions from a seasonal getaway to a year-round global community, primed for a new wave of international investment, according to property consultancies. Phattarachai Taweewong, research and communication director at Colliers Thailand, said while Bangkok’s market […]
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Bangkok office landscape at critical juncture Radical transformation turns obsolete ‘zombie buildings’ into competitive, high-value assets As Bangkok’s prime districts experience a surge in premium Grade A towers, older office buildings face a “lease or die” ultimatum. The city’s ageing commercial stock is pivoting towards radical transformation to remain viable in a tenant-led market. The […]
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Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT) preaches rooftop solar safety Contractors for rooftop solar installation must register with the Council of Engineers Thailand to enhance consumer confidence on safety, according to the Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT). Techatat Buranaaudsawakul, chairman of the Electrical Engineering Department at the EIT, encouraged contractors to register, undergo annual inspections and […]
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Buddhist monks reach South Carolina on 77th day of 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’ across USA A group of Buddhist monks undertaking a long-distance walking pilgrimage across the United States has reached South Carolina, continuing their journey from Texas to Washington, D.C., to promote peace, compassion and non-violence. Now on day 77 of the 120-day trek, […]
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Laos Transport ministry forges ahead with rail expansion – between Vientiane and Pakse city, and between Laos and Vietnam Feasibility study on the construction of a railway between Vientiane and Pakse city, while also planning to build a rail link between Laos and Vietnam The government will undertake a feasibility study on the construction of […]
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Phuket Landowner Proposes New Terminal to Ease Airport Strain The potential expansion of Phuket International Airport has been proposed by the owner of a large land plot, according to a report in the Thai Rath newspaper today, January 9. With an anticipated boom in tourism and growing demand from airlines for more landing allowances, the […]
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Vietnam Ramps Up 24/7 Efforts for Ninh Thuan Nuclear Project Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is urging quick action from ministries and local authorities to expedite the restart of the Ninh Thuan nuclear power plants. At a recent Steering Committee meeting in Hanoi, Chinh emphasized the need for round-the-clock work to support the nation’s development. […]
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His Majesty the King bestows Bangkok’s Pink Line name ‘Wiwat Nakhon’ His Majesty the King has graciously bestowed the MRT Pink Line the name “Wiwat Nakhon”, meaning “the progress of the city”. The official name will be MRT Wiwat Nakhon Line. His Majesty the King has graciously bestowed the MRT Pink Line — the Khae […]
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Bangkok Lighthouse Late Lunch January 2026 – sponsored by Kawarau consulting Lighthouse members, family and friends, please see details for this month’s late lunch Please see the first event for the year at a new venue, we will be going to Rava restaurant on soi 33 [the old bistro 33] we are proudly sponsored by […]
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