Author: Peter Carlisle

Thailand Increases Minimum Daily Wage across All Provinces, effective January 1, 2025 On December 27, 2024, a new minimum daily wage rate in Thailand was published in the Government Gazette, taking effect on January 1, 2025. With these changes, the minimum daily wage in 2025 ranges from THB 337 to THB 400, up from the […]

Official opening of Thailand’s M81 Bang Yai-Kanchanaburi Motorway now planned in 2025 Bang Yai-Kanchanaburi Motorway proves popular during trial run The Department of Highways is planning to open fully the Bang Yai–Kanchanaburi Motorway, also known as the M81, this year after recording high usage by motorists during the public free-trial period over the New Year […]

Eight key trends shaping Thai real estate after rollercoaster year Developers aim to address high mortgage rejection rates and revive demand in Bangkok’s condo market, though luxury remains a bright spot Eight highs and lows in Thailand’s rollercoaster real estate market last year present challenges in 2025. Developers are now adopting strategies to address these […]

Evolution of the Bangkok Mass Transit System 1999-2040 (geographic map) If you have any interest in the history of how Bangkok’s Mass Transit System (BTS, MRT, SRT) has developed over the years, then this animation explains it brilliantly. Having been living in Bangkok since even before metered-taxis came along, when a Mass Transit System seemed […]

Troubled times for Thailand’s transport sector Mishaps and misfortunes cast a shadow over the government’s attempts to get the nation moving more efficiently.   1. Bumpy ride for fledgling Yellow Line Less than half a year since the Yellow Line monorail system began operation in July, 2023, news of a high-profile breakdown hit the media. […]

Flood mitigation – 95 billion baht plan proposed for Bangkok The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) has proposed a budget of 95 billion baht to the National Water Resources Committee (NWRC) to address flooding in Bangkok by improving the eastern side of the Chao Phraya River. The Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Narumon Pinyosinwat, explained that the initiative aims to tackle drought and flooding issues as part of […]

Thailand State railway ‘ready’ to take over high-speed rail (HSR) project that would connect Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and U-Tapao airports Construction of the elevated part of the high-speed rail tracks in Thailand. (File photo) State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is ready to take over the high-speed rail (HSR) project that would connect Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang […]

M5 elevated expressway route from Rangsit to Bang Pa-in approved The Cabinet approved the M5 expressway project, an elevated route from Rangsit to Bang Pa-in, overseen by the Department of Highways. Key details include: – Route: Extending the Don Mueang Tollway, about 22 kilometers from the Bureau of Royal Thai Mint to the Bang Pa-in […]