Author: Peter Carlisle

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 […]

New Eight-Lane Bridge Over Chao Phraya River In Bangkok seeks royal name The expressway authority is seeking a royally-sponsored name for a new landmark bridge under construction, to honour His Majesty the King. Work on the country’s widest bridge over the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok is expected to be completed next year after 39 […]

Cabinet approves new daily wage rates for skilled workers in Thailand The Thai cabinet approved new pay rates for three groups of workers today (Tuesday), covering 16 occupations, as proposed by the Labour Ministry. Construction workers: Gypsum board installation: Level 1: 450 baht/day; Level 2: 595 baht/day Draughtsmen: Level 1: 645 baht/day Tilers: Level 1: […]

Thailand’s Raimon Land eyes emerging markets to boost income SET-listed developer Raimon Land Plc will shift to data centres, branded residential development and low-rise houses to tap emerging markets which will improve its annual revenue. Chief executive Korn Narongdej said the data centre business had high potential for investment as it was infrastructure for the […]