Author: Peter Carlisle

1.7 million registered foreign workers in Thailand granted 2-year extension Nearly 1.7 million registered foreign workers initially allowed to work until Feb 13, 2023 will be granted extensions to work for another two years. Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin said the cabinet approved on July 5 a work permit extension for 1.69 million migrant workers to […]

130-metre riverside skywalk in Kanchanaburi set for debut Long-delayed bridge to help boost tourism in Kanchanaburi Despite numerous construction delays, a new skywalk in Kanchanaburi will open early next year, according to governor Jirakiat Bhumisawasdi. Located in the city’s old town district, the 130-metre skywalk — which is suspended 15 metres above the ground — […]

Bangkok governor says the contractor must be accountable for delay in Sukhumvit 103 tunnel project Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt announced today (Sunday) that the contractor for the construction of the 4.9 billion baht underground tunnel project in Sukhumvit Soi 103, Sino-Thai Engineering and Construction Plc, must be held accountable for the delays. The contract for […]

Thailand Plans $37 Billion Smart City to Support Industrial Hub in Chonburi province Thailand is planning to build a $37 billion smart city in an industrial hub near Bangkok that’s already drawn billions of dollars of investment pledges from global automotive, robotics, healthcare and logistics companies. A master-plan to build the city in Huai Yai […]

Thailand short of 500,000 foreign workers as most curbs end Thailand faces a shortage of about 500,000 foreign workers in its manufacturing and services sectors to support an economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, with the government having lifted almost all virus-related travel and business restrictions A combination of factors including civil strife in Myanmar […]

Bangkok chief has dig at city works for 13 year delay to new Fai Chai tunnel (r Phran Nok – Charan Sanit Wong Underpass) The Director of Bangkok Public Works Department has promised Chadchart Sittipunt that the new Fai Chai Tunnel will be open for use on August 1 after the city chief had a […]

Thai Government Open to Input on Chana Industrial Project in Songkhla province Following the June 21 decision to resume development of the Chana industrial project in Songkhla province, the government has affirmed that it remains open to the views of all interested parties. The Chana Industrial Park project, which includes the construction of industrial facilities, […]