Author: Peter Carlisle

Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat), Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) oppose proposed double‑deck Ngamwongwan–Rama 9 expressway Groups cite safety risks, lack of transparency The Union of Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) and consumer advocates have slammed the proposed double‑deck Ngamwongwan–Rama 9 expressway, citing safety hazards and withheld environmental impact reports. The union met the Thailand Consumer […]

Royal Thai Navy Launches Second Runway Project at U-Tapao International Airport in Rayong province The Royal Thai Navy has formally begun construction of the second runway and taxiway at U-Tapao International Airport, marking a major step in efforts to develop the Eastern Aviation City and strengthen Thailand’s position as a regional aviation hub. The groundbreaking […]

Ko Samui market resembles Phuket’s 2022 peak Momentum driven by foreign demand The Samui property market now mirrors Phuket’s 2022 peak, with newly launched villas reaching a 15-year high and land prices up 10%, according to property consultancy Colliers Thailand. Phattarachai Taweewong, the firm’s research and communication director, said the island’s momentum is being driven […]

Last hurdle to Bangkok’s Aetas project demolition cleared Court dismisses high-rise owner’s claim against Bangkok officials, ending two-decade battle SEE ALSO: Bangkok governor Under Pressure to Enforce Demolition of Aetas Condo Consumer activists have hailed a Supreme Administrative Court ruling that has brought a definitive end to a two-decade battle between residents of the upscale […]

Thailand’s Hat Yai Property Market Drenched: Floods Force Major Design Overhaul Severe flooding, the worst in 25 years, has devastated Hat Yai’s real estate market, causing a sharp downturn and a projected three-year recovery period. The crisis is forcing a major shift in property development towards flood-resilient designs, such as elevating ground floors, using water-resistant […]

Thailand’s Three-airport rail contract under review again Six years behind schedule, project likely be passed on to next government to carry out The latest revision to the 225-billion-baht project proposes a “pay-as-you-build” fund disbursement model, but the Office of the Attorney-General has raised concerns that it could undermine fiscal discipline, Mr Phiphat said. While the […]