Author: Peter Carlisle

First hearing on Chiang Mai airport revamp held Airports of Thailand (AoT) held the first public hearing on Monday for its 24-billion-baht, five-year plan to increase the passenger handling capacity at Chiang Mai International Airport to 20 million passengers a year. The hearing, attended by about 300 local residents, was held at the Centara Riverside […]

Time to walk the talk – Safety on public infrastructure projects in focus Bangkok Post Editorial The government’s inadequate response to the collapse of the high-speed railway tunnel in Nakhon Ratchasima demonstrates its bizarre insistence on following the same playbook, which has been proven to be unlikely to improve safety management at the nation’s construction […]

Four companies submit bids for Khon Kaen-Nong Khai dual-track railway Four large private companies have taken part in the e-bidding for the second phase construction of a dual-track railway between Khon Kaen province and Nong Khai at a cost of 28.71 billion baht, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) said on Wednesday. Ekarat Sriarayanpong, head […]

MRTA plans rail systems in 4 provinces of Phuket, Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima and Phitsanulok Budget of B77bn set aside for projects The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) plans to develop a light rail system in Phuket, Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat) and Phitsanulok, with a combined budget of 77 billion baht. Deputy […]

Government revisits six trillion baht flood project to combat Thailand’s persistent flooding and drought Yingluck-era scheme will be worth it: DPM A water management project initiated by Yingluck Shinawatra may be revived at a cost of six trillion baht in a bid to combat persistent flooding and drought, Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said. […]

Bangkok’s private electric train projects plan needs detail Bangkok Post Editorial Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has floated an idea for the government to take over private electric train projects in the country and set a flat fare of 20 baht across all routes, a plan which aligns with a Pheu Thai Party campaign promise. […]

Progress in Thailand’s airports high-speed link construction awaits new Cabinet Contract amendments requires new EEC chief, who must be approved by new government The amendment of the contract for the high-speed rail project linking three airports has been put on hold pending the appointment of a new chairman of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy […]

Train tunnel being built in Thailand’s Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima collapses PUBLISHED : 25 Aug 2024 at 11:54 NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Rescue workers were trying to reach three people trapped inside a high-speed railway tunnel that collapsed in Pak Chong district during construction last night. The tunnel collapsed in tambon Chan Thuek at 11.30pm […]

Koh Samui’s cruise terminal expected to open in 2032 to boost tourism in Surat Thani A cruise terminal in Koh Samui is expected to open in 2032 to boost tourism in Surat Thani, Deputy Caretaker Minister Manaporn Charoensri said. Ms Manaporn, accompanying Caretaker Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit, travelled to Koh Samui to get an update […]