Author: Peter Carlisle

Bangkok’s Yellow, Pink lines to open for limited trial in 2023 The Yellow and Pink line monorails are expected to begin partial operations early next year, as construction of both lines are almost complete. The tentative schedule for partial operations was discussed at a meeting yesterday of transport officials to prepare for the launch of […]

Pattaya residents unhappy with new storm drainage project along Sukhumvit Road Pattaya residents are unhappy with the launch of a new project to solve flooded roads during Thailand’s rainy season. The city government plans to install the storm drainage system along Sukhumvit Road, with the first phase expected to start next month. The Pattaya Public […]

Phuket to hold public hearing on new transportation system, most agencies preferring the ART bus system A public hearing will be held in Phuket province to decide on a new public transportation system. According to Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob, the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) will hold the hearing to decide whether a tram system […]

Mae Sot on Myanmar border eyed for development as Thailand’s next entertainment hub The border city of Mae Sot is ripe for development as an entertainment hub to attract tourists, create jobs and generate revenue for Tak province, a parliamentary commission said on Sunday Mae Sot eyed for development as Thailand’s next entertainment hub The […]

GPV Mechanics Starts Construction of New Manufacturing Facility in Thailand In the beginning of May, GPV Mechanics in Thailand celebrated the main piling ceremony of the new 12,000 m2 mechanics factory. The ceremony was arranged according to Thai culture and the spiritual ceremony lead by a local “Brahman”. At the ceremony, all participants gave praises […]

SPCG expects to win approval for 23 solar farms across Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) SET-listed SPCG, a pioneer in solar farm development in Thailand, expects to secure state approval to build 23 solar farms across the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) in the third quarter to offset its revenue loss from the gradual expiration of […]

Minimum Thai wage increased to 650 baht for 16 careers focusing on workers in construction, service and industrial industries The Thai Royal Gazette has now officially announced the increase of the minimum Thai wage for workers in 16 careers, focusing on workers in construction, service and industrial industries. The wage is increased up to 650 […]

Green public transport in Bangkok seen as key to tackling climate change Several Alstom projects aim to address pressing issues affecting the environment Carriages at rest for the MRT’s Pink Line electric rail project. The 34.5-kilometre rail link between Nonthaburi and Min Buri is designed to accommodate commuter demand in northern Bangkok. Soaring gas prices […]