Author: Peter Carlisle

Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor megaprojects mean opportunities for property sector 11 November 2019 The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and infrastructure development are setting new megatrends in Thailand with huge opportunities lying ahead for the property sector, according to former policymakers and property experts. Heavyweight politician Suwat Liptapanlop said the EEC will be a key player […]

Bangkok’s MRT Orange Line services should start in 2023 11 November 2019 The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) is expecting to ask the cabinet to approve the western section of the MRT’s Orange Line by the end of next month, although opinions on construction methods and operating options are still divided. While Deputy […]

Charoen Group awaits Court ruling over Thailand’s Eastern Airport City project dispute A Thailand-based consortium seeking to develop the Eastern Airport City Project is holding its breath for a High Court ruling over a dispute with the Royal Thai Navy seeking to block its offer. The Supreme Administrative Court is expected to announce its ruling […]

Bangkok’s Robot Building The bank’s whimsical shape was inspired by a child’s toy.   In the late-1970s, the Thai architect Sumet Jumsai was approached by the Bank of Asia. The bank was looking for a design for its new headquarters in Bangkok, something that would reflect the computerization of banking. For a long while, Sumet struggled […]

State Railway of Thailand unveils details of high-speed railways contract linking Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-tapao airports By THE NATION State Railway of Thailand (SRT)’s acting governor Worawut Mala revealed on Wednesday (Nov 6) the preliminary details of the high-speed railway project linking three international airports: Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok, Suvarnabhumi in Samut Prakan […]

Thai Cabinet okays Bt3.6 billion to speed up underground power line project along Bangkok’s MRT lines By THE NATION The Cabinet on Wednesday (November 6) approved Bt3.6 billion in funding to help the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) speed up the moving of power lines underground in areas along MRT lines, according to deputy government spokeswoman […]

Glass manufacturer Guardian Industries chooses Thailand as Asia-Pacific HQ By The Nation Guardian Industries, a leading global glass manufacturer, has chosen Thailand as its headquarters in the Asia-Pacific region. The US company’s executives made the announcement at the Indo-Pacific Business Forum on the sidelines of the Asean Summit on Monday. “We have centralised our production […]