Author: Peter Carlisle

Thailand’s Pruksa Holding bids to hit 2022 target of 31 projects worth B16.3bn Despite a delay in new project launches in the first quarter of this year, SET-listed developer Pruksa Holding Plc is maintaining the number of new projects being launched in 2022 at 31 sites worth 16.3 billion baht. Chief executive Uten Lohachitpitaks said […]

Thai PM to be asked to scrap ฿25.6Bn water project in Thailand’s eastern region Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will be asked to scrap the 25.6-billion-baht, 30-year deal between the Treasury Department and Wong Siam Construction for the supply of water to Thailand’s eastern region, including the Eastern Economic Corridor, due to a lack of transparency. […]

Phuket Light Rail officially paused for project budget review The long proposed and discussed Phuket Light Rail from the north to the south of the island has been officially paused for what relevant agencies call a project budget review. The Mass Rapid Transport Authority (MRTA) has been working towards introducing a Phuket Light Rail or […]

Bangkok, Dhaka, Jakarta, Manila and Shanghai are among top sinking Asian cities by Michael Bridge It is no secret that Bangkok is up there on the list as one of the fastest sinking cities in Asia, if not the World. • Bangkok, Dhaka, Jakarta, Manila, and Shanghai are among the most at-risk sinking Asian cities. […]

Thailand’s Wind Energy Holding to pay THB2.7bn in dividends after court rules against KPN Group co-founder Kasem Narongdej Wind Energy Holding (WEH) is preparing to pay 2.7 billion baht in dividends to its shareholders after the Bangkok South Civil Court dismissed an injunction requested by KPN Group co-founder Kasem Narongdej. Kasem requested the injunction in […]

New conflict triggered over Bangkok’s 142-billion-baht Orange Line mass-transit project between MRTA and BTS The long-delayed bidding for the 142-billion-baht Orange Line mass-transit project has hit yet another snag, with a new dispute being sparked between Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) and the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA). Both sides have been involved in a […]

New marina plan in Bang Sare, Sattahip district of Thailand eyes big spenders Chon Buri to host harbour for luxury vessels The Transport Ministry will conduct a feasibility study into a marine development project in Chon Buri as part of the country’s efforts to boost revenues through tourism. Chayathan Promsorn, permanent secretary for transport, said […]

Feasibility study taking fresh look at tram transport from Phuket airport The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) has been ordered to review the plan to construct a mass transit system (tram) for Phuket province to cope with rising construction costs, a source from the Transport Ministry said on Friday. The project will cover […]