Author: Peter Carlisle

Renowned real estate executive Nigel Cornick launches Far East Consultants in Thailand Property expert with THB45 billion track record in completed luxury condominium projects returns to help industry navigate new market challenges and opportunities. One of Thailand’s most renowned real estate personalities has established a new development partnership to guide developers and owners through market […]

Bangkok’s Mass Rapid Transit Authority seeks BTS Green Line debt deal by September 2022 Amount owed for transit route extension has reached B53 billion The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) hopes to have a deal in place by September to transfer debt from the Green Line extension to City Hall, MRTA governor Pakapong Sirikantaramas said […]

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 […]