Author: Peter Carlisle

Bangkok’s Pak Khlong Samsen slated to become new tourist hub The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has unveiled a bold vision to transform Pak Khlong Samsen (the mouth of Samsen canal) into a vibrant new riverside landmark along the Chao Phraya River. Thaiwut Khankaew, BMA’s director of City Planning and Development, said the idea was proposed […]

Thailand’s Hat Yai Airport Celebrates 37 Years with Ambitious Expansion Hat Yai Airport, a crucial gateway to Thailand’s Deep South, is marking 37 years of service with ambitious plans for growth and modernisation. Airport director Kritsada Puksap, along with deputies Nopphon Phayapphrai and Wing Commander Chaiyong Lamphrom, announced at a recent press conference that the […]

Political Turmoil Grounds U-Tapao Rayong–Pattaya International Airport Development A political impasse has halted the ambitious development of U-Tapao Airport. U-Tapao International Aviation Co. Ltd (UTA) seeks a one-month reprieve as the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) stalls on plan approvals. If the situation doesn’t resolve, the company threatens to terminate the contract and demands compensation of […]

Thailand’s Trat airport to be developed as eastern aviation hub Owner Bangkok Airways announces bold expansion plan Bangkok Airways plans to upgrade Trat airport and make it the aviation centre of the East, boosting provincial economic and tourism growth. Chief executive officer Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth announced the project during a press conference at Trat airport on […]

Wind turbines are tough to recycle. These architects are transforming them into micro homes Sitting inside the minimalist-chic interior of Nestle, you’d never guess it used to be a wind turbine. From the outside, though, the tiny home’s former life is more apparent. Nestle has a caravan-like aesthetic: a cream-colored, elongated metal box topped with […]

Phuket sees bumper year for property market Pundits expect more transactions in the upcoming high season A new villa launched this year in Phuket. The island continues to draw potential property buyers despite a sagging economy. Despite a weak first half and the continued absence of Chinese buyers, Phuket’s residential market in 2025 is expected […]

Another Rama II Road incident – Crane Collapse Crushes Pickup Truck Another incident struck Rama II Road early morning, at 02:30 on the 31 August, when a construction crane toppled over during work on an elevated highway, crashing onto the road and crushing a pickup truck. Three people were left seriously injured. The incident occurred […]

New M81 motorway Bangkok (Bang Yai) to Kanchanaburi to fully open by end of 2025 The Department of Highways (DoH) has announced that the M81 motorway, connecting Bang Yai to Kanchanaburi, will be fully operational by the end of this year. Construction of the 96-kilometre route is almost complete, with finishing touches required for road […]