Author: Peter Carlisle

Baht 9bn plan unveiled for Bangkok canals, More use of boats to ‘ease road traffic’ The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) will submit plans to develop existing and new canal routes to promote passenger boat transportation in a bid to ease traffic congestion in the capital. OTP director Punya Chupanit on […]

Thai Prime Minister observes progress of Double-Track Rail Projects in Saraburi Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday took a field visit to Saraburi province to inspect the Thai-Chinese Cooperation Project on the Bangkok-Nong Khai High-speed Railway. The Prime Minister followed up on the construction progress of the 1st train tunnel (Pha Sadet Tunnel) of […]

Bangkok’s Pink Line monorail victim of fake news Trial run will be conducted in January next year and the system will be open for business next June The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) has denied, as a fake news report, that it conducted a trial run for the Pink Line monorail system on […]

Crane accident at Lam Sali bridge construction in Bangkok leaves one dead, two injured A tragic incident occurred yesterday at the elevated bridge crossing the Lam Sali intersection in Bangkok when an iron plate fell from the crane, claiming one life and inflicting injuries on two other workers. Events unfolded today at 1.50am as the […]

Third-phase development of Thailand’s Map Ta Phut deep-sea port on track for completion in 2027 The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) expects its third-phase development of the Map Ta Phut deep-sea port in Rayong will be completed in 2027, ready to serve investment in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). “The construction of a sand […]

‘One Bangkok’ mixed-use development planned to become the tallest building in Thailand A series of skyscrapers are currently under construction in Bangkok, including one that is set to become the tallest building in Thailand. Frasers Property is undertaking the construction of the mixed-use development ‘One Bangkok’ which developers claim will be the largest ‘holistically integrated’ […]

Exploring the increase in demand for renewable energy in Thailand Thailand, known for its picturesque landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is now making headlines for its ambitious strides towards clean energy. The country is experiencing a surge in demand for clean energy, driven by a combination of government initiatives, increasing environmental awareness, and technological advancements. […]

Outcry over loss of features on Bangkok’s landmark ‘robot building’ Campaigners criticize renovation and call for better protection for the city’s distinctive architecture A Bangkok landmark known as the “robot building” has been stripped of its identity, heritage campaigners have said, as they called for the city’s distinctive architecture to preserved. The building – in […]

Thailand’s Ashton Asoke Condo ruling could affect financing The Ashton Asoke case, in which the condo was ordered to have its construction permit revoked, will have an impact on property developers who depend on issuing debt instruments and securing loans for funding, as lenders are becoming more hesitant, according to developers. Anuphong Assavabhokhin, chief executive […]