Author: Peter Carlisle

New Construction Adjudication Bill in Thailand – prioritising payments The Thai construction and engineering sector will soon introduce a significant new act which aims to promote project efficiency in relation to payments through a fast-track adjudication process. A draft bill, the “Act on the Settlement of Disputes regarding Payment in Construction” (the “Act”), is currently […]

Bangkok Governor Chadchart will ask MRTA to carry out the Silver Line and Grey Line electric train projects Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Wednesday he would ask the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) to take over two electric train projects. Chadchart said the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) decided on Wednesday not to […]

Japan real estate developers see opportunities in Southeast Asia Japan-affiliated real estate developers are ramping up their efforts in Southeast Asia on the back of the area’s recovering economy. Though the novel coronavirus pandemic temporarily halted construction and sales, recent property-market splurges by the wealthy and middle-classes have helped spur economic activities, which are increasingly […]

Thai Cabinet backs expats owning land in Thailand Programme limited to wealthy foreigners The cabinet approved on Tuesday the Interior Ministry’s proposal to allow foreigners to hold land ownership of up to one rai (roughly 0.16 hectares) for residential purposes, though critics warned the move may trigger land speculation by foreign investors. According to government […]

Thailand eyes new airport to boost tourism for Bueng Kan province, border trade with Laos An airport in Bueng Kan province will not only boost regional travel and promote trade but will also meet the Transport Ministry’s investment plans. The ministry, which oversees the Department of Airport, said this project is also significant because it […]

Thailand’s Songkhla Lake bridge needs review The cabinet last week approved 6.6 billion baht for construction of two bridges in southern region — one of which raises fears about its impact on rare and endangered Irrawaddy dolphins in Songkhla Lake. The bridges will improve logistics and cut travel time, according to the Transport Ministry, which […]

Thailand’s newly approved Songkhla Lake Bridge project ‘threatens rare dolphins’ Plan in works to save Songkhla Lake’s last dolphin pod The cabinet’s recent decision to approve the construction of a 4.48-billion-baht bridge across the Songkhla Lake is causing alarm among environmental activists and authorities alike, with many questioning if the project will ultimately spell the […]