Author: Peter Carlisle

Thai transport ministry launches $80B infrastructure project The Ministry of Transport is launching an extensive 2.68 trillion baht (US$80.5 billion) investment initiative to revolutionize Thailand’s transportation infrastructure and support sustainable logistics. The project will focus on expanding rail networks, upgrading key airports, and promoting green logistics to reduce road congestion and lower greenhouse gas emissions […]

Hop Inns to expand in Asia Hop Inn, a budget hotel chain operating in Thailand, the Philippines, and Japan, is developing a new strategy to expand its reach in Asia. The Thai budget hotel chain has over 70 properties with over 7,000 rooms across three countries. Developed and operated by Erawan Hop Inn Co Ltd, […]

Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport third runway gears up for November opening Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport is gearing up for a major boost, with a brand-new runway set to open on November 1. The shiny new runway is expected to revolutionise the airport’s flight capacity, helping it soar to new heights. Kirati Kijmanawat, the Director of Airports of Thailand (AOT), confirmed the exciting news, stating […]

Transport Ministry seeks 44.44 billion baht for Motorway 8 Phase 1 from Nakhon Pathom province to Pak Tor district in Ratchaburi The first phase, spanning 61 kilometres from Nakhon Pathom to Pak Tor is set to begin by 2026, with construction kicking off in 2027 and completion expected in 2031 The Transport Ministry will ask […]

First phase of Thai-Chinese high-speed railway to be completed by 2028 Thailand’s Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said the first phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail would be completed in 2028, while asking for the Chinese government’s support to ensure smooth transportation. He made this remark at the opening ceremony of the “Global Sustainable Transport Forum […]

Proposal to allow foreigners to lease land in Thailand for up to 99 years may require significant legal amendments A proposal to allow foreigners to lease land in Thailand for up to 99 years may require significant legal amendments, according to Finance Permanent Secretary Lavaron Sangsnit. This proposal involves transferring privately-owned land to state property managed by the Treasury Department. Mr Lavaron highlighted the necessity of […]

New Gulf power plant starts operating in Rayong’s Rojana Industrial Park  The Gulf PD power plant in Rayong. (Photo: Gulf Energy Development Plc) Gulf Energy Development Plc has started commercial operation of a new gas-fired power generating unit in Rayong to support the company’s long-term electricity sales to the state grid. The company recently completed […]

Thailand’s ambitious 2.68 trillion baht initiative aimed at radically transforming the nation’s transportation landscape Thailand’s Ministry of Transport has unveiled an ambitious 2.68 trillion baht initiative aimed at radically transforming the nation’s transportation landscape. The expansive project prioritises enhancing rail networks, upgrading key airports, and encouraging environmentally-friendly logistics practices, all with the goal of significantly reducing road congestion […]