Author: Peter Carlisle

Government urged to increase support for Thailand’s ailing property sector Leading economists have called for increased government support for Thailand’s property sector, warning of a prolonged slowdown and its potential negative impact on the broader economy. CIMB Thai Bank’s Amonthep Chawla emphasised the need for structural changes in the property sector. He suggested shifting the […]

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration reminded to pay 197.9 million baht owed in fees for leasing land used in construction of Green and Gold Line electric railway Land lease fees include part of Ratchaphruek Road used for construction of line and power plant between Thon Buri and Bang Wa stations The Rural Roads Department has reminded the […]

BRG launches 5th Asia office in Thailand’s capital Bangkok US consulting firm Berkeley Research Group (BRG) has launched a new office in Thailand, its 5th in Asia. The new office in Thailand’s capital city will serve clients nationally and operate as regional hub for the four other Mekong countries, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Mustafa […]

Thailand’s Clean energy plan to generate 2.9 trillion baht Solar key to carbon dioxide reduction A floating solar farm operated by Egat at the Sirindhorn Dam in the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani. The new National Energy Plan (NEP), Thailand’s first serious guideline to promote clean energy, is expected to generate 2.9 trillion baht in capital […]

Thai Workers Protest Unpaid Wages at Chonburi Clean Fuel Project Thousands of workers and employers, representing 24 Thai subcontracting companies, march and submit a petition demanding payment from the CFP main contractors in Sriracha district, Chonburi Province on October 18, 2024. CHONBURI — Over 3,000 workers and employers, representing 24 Thai subcontracting companies, gathered to […]

Udon Thai Airport to get major upgrades by 2028 The plan is to more than double the airport’s capacity with new passenger terminal, walkways and convenient access to public transport Improvements to the Udon Thani Airport, including the construction of a new passenger terminal, should be completed by 2028. Danai Ruangson, director-general of the Airports […]

Thailand Riviera Road’ with a budget of 8.4 billion baht, spanning 950 kilometers across 12 provinces from Samut Prakan to Narathiwat The Department of Rural Roads has unveiled a development plan for the ‘Thailand Riviera Road’ with a budget of 8.4 billion baht, spanning 950 kilometers across 12 provinces from Samut Prakan to Narathiwat. Some […]

Phuket airport prepares to expand capacity Daily flights could increase by as much as 50% to accommodate higher tourism demand Visitors arrive at Phuket International Airport. (File photo: Achadthaya Chuenniran) Phuket International Airport aims to increase flights from 20 to 25 per hour to accommodate 18 million passengers in 2025, while Airports of Thailand (AoT) is […]