Author: Peter Carlisle

Thailand migrant workers lose legal status amid new permit hurdles Photo courtesy of Associated Press Employers and migrant workers are expressing significant frustration over new registration and work permit renewal requirements in Thailand, which have led to many migrant workers losing their legal status. These requirements, introduced recently, have been criticised for their complexity and the obstacles they pose to both employers […]

Three overpasses in Central Bangkok to be demolished for Orange Line construction Infrastructure systems and right-of-way areas will be relocated, leading to traffic diversions, starting November 15 Construction of the Metropolitan Rapid Transit Orange Line, Western Section (Bang Khun Non-Cultural Center), by Bangkok Expressway and Metro Pcl (BEM), as a contractor with the Mass Rapid […]

Six legal firms act on Vietnam’s first LNG-to-power projects Six firms — Norton Rose Fulbright, VILAF, YKVN, Kim & Chang, Bär & Karrer and Pinsent Masons — have advised on the USD521.5 million financing of PetroVietnam Power Corporation’s (PV Power) Nhon Trach 3 and 4 LNG-to-power projects. “What sets this deal apart is the innovative financing structure, which […]

Suvarnabhumi Airport to transformed in to one of the world’s top 20 airports within five year The Ministry of Transport has tasked Airports of Thailand (AOT) with transforming Suvarnabhumi Airport into one of the world’s top 20 airports within five years. This will be achieved through a three-phase development plan. In the short term, AOT […]

Egat aims to turn Thailand’s hydropower dams into giant ‘batteries’ Three more hydropower dams operated by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) will be developed into giant “batteries” under a 90-billion-baht investment to supply clean power to the country, easing concerns about insufficient electricity generated by solar and wind power. Egat is conducting a […]

Banyan Group lines up 20 new projects Banyan Group, the hospitality-led property developer, plans to launch 20 new projects over the next few years, aiming to achieve an annual sales target of 10 billion baht — a new record in the group’s history, following a record-breaking performance this year. Stuart Reading, managing director of the […]

A closer look at Phuket’s real estate boom The island’s real estate market has been percolating in recent years, but local operators say significant investment in infrastructure is needed The Phuket property market is expected to prolong its growth after posting another record high this year. However, concerns remain over the island’s infrastructure, which needs […]

CH. Karnchang signs THB6.8 Billion Contracts to Upgrade and Expand the MRT Blue Line CH. Karnchang Public Company Limited (SET: CK) has informed the Stock Exchange of Thailand that the company has signed as the contractor in the Blue Line Upgrade Works Contract for procurement of additional rolling stocks and improvements to the related MRT […]

AECOM to serve as project lead designer for Bangkok’s MRT Orange Line West Project AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that it has been selected by CH. Karnchang Plc (CK) to serve as the project lead designer for the Metropolitan Rapid Transit (MRT) Orange Line West Project in Bangkok, one of the […]