Author: Peter Carlisle

Troubled times for Thailand’s transport sector Mishaps and misfortunes cast a shadow over the government’s attempts to get the nation moving more efficiently.   1. Bumpy ride for fledgling Yellow Line Less than half a year since the Yellow Line monorail system began operation in July, 2023, news of a high-profile breakdown hit the media. […]

Flood mitigation – 95 billion baht plan proposed for Bangkok The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) has proposed a budget of 95 billion baht to the National Water Resources Committee (NWRC) to address flooding in Bangkok by improving the eastern side of the Chao Phraya River. The Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Narumon Pinyosinwat, explained that the initiative aims to tackle drought and flooding issues as part of […]

Thailand State railway ‘ready’ to take over high-speed rail (HSR) project that would connect Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and U-Tapao airports Construction of the elevated part of the high-speed rail tracks in Thailand. (File photo) State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is ready to take over the high-speed rail (HSR) project that would connect Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang […]

M5 elevated expressway route from Rangsit to Bang Pa-in approved The Cabinet approved the M5 expressway project, an elevated route from Rangsit to Bang Pa-in, overseen by the Department of Highways. Key details include: – Route: Extending the Don Mueang Tollway, about 22 kilometers from the Bureau of Royal Thai Mint to the Bang Pa-in […]

State Railway of Thailand approves extensions and contract amendments for three sections of the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project due to delays in land delivery The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) Board has approved extensions and contract amendments for three sections of the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project due to delays in land delivery: – Contract 4-3 […]

Thai Oil considers change in contractors Dispute over unpaid subcontractors may further delay development of new refinery Thai Oil Plc, the country’s largest oil refinery by capacity, will consider changing the contractors of its new oil refinery under the Clean Fuel Project (CFP) if the ongoing dispute over unpaid wages for construction workers cannot be […]

Parents, expats drive up Bangkok condo demand Condos near international schools in Bangkok have become highly sought after, attracting a diverse mix of Thai parents, expats and teachers, with Siam-Nana, Asoke-Ekkamai and Silom-Sathorn being the top three locations. According to property consultant Knight Frank Thailand, the number of condos priced over 150,000 baht per square […]