Author: Peter Carlisle

Bangkok’s ‘Skycycle lane’ idea offers elevated congestion-free travel Inspired by Xiamen Bicycle Skyway in China, Scira’s proposed raised bicycle route promises to improve connectivity and ease traffic woes. 15 September 2019 In a bid to promote the use of bicycles for daily transport, Smart City Innovative Research Academy (Scira), a think-tank on urban development under […]

Lenzing contracts Wood as engineering partner for the world’s largest lyocell plant in Prachinburi, Thailand With the recently announced plans to establish a lyocell production facility in Thailand, the Lenzing Group is taking an important step in meeting the strong demand for lyocell fibres and is further strengthening the company’s position as an industry leader […]

Bangkok’s Bang Sue hub beckons Developers looking at nearby opportunities, with Saphan Khwai attracting interest. 13 September 2019 The development of Bang Sue Central Station, which will become Thailand’s new rail transport hub when it opens in 2021, is having a significant impact on the property market in the areas surrounding it. The station itself […]

State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and Charoen Pokphand Group set to seal high-speed airport-link rail deal 13 September 2019 The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and Charoen Pokphand Group (CP)-led consortium is expected to sign a contract for the high-speed railway project linking three major airports this month, SRT acting governor Worawut Mala said on […]

Thailand’s National Water Resource Committee seeks go-ahead for three water projects Proposals concern tap water, drainage 13 September 2019 The National Water Resource Committee (NWRC) on Thursday approved three new major water management projects with a combined value of more than 18 billion baht and is now seeking cabinet approval on them, said Somkiat Prajumwong, […]

Central Village mall near Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport confirmed aviation safe after inspection 13 September 2019 After a thorough field study, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has declared aviation safe the new Central Village mall located near Suvarnabhumi Airport, hoping to alleviate concerns of the Airports of Thailand. At the same time, it has […]

Thailand’s Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-tapao Airport-link deals still to be signed 13 September 2019 The committee handling bidder selection for high-speed rail links to the country’s three top airports has given CP Group and its partners seven days to sign joint-venture agreements on the projects. CP Group president and chief executive Suphachai Chearavanont said […]

Aman to Expand Portfolio of Luxury Hotels to Bangkok, Thailand Aman has signed a long-term partnership with the Nai Lert Group to manage a hotel and branded residences in Bangkok under a long-term leasehold ownership. The property will be Aman’s first hotel and residences in Bangkok, and its second in Thailand after Amanpuri in Phuket. […]