Author: Peter Carlisle

Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima leg of Thai-Chinese high-speed railway 36% behind schedule Delays on three contracted phases cast doubt on whether the Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima leg can open on time The first phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed railway running from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima province is currently 71.36% complete, but around 36.39% behind its scheduled opening in 2028, […]

Rayong governor assesses delayed U-Tapao Airport progress Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, along with Vice Minister for the Office of the Prime Minister Nahathai Tiwphaingam and Rayong Governor Traipob Wongtrairat, visited the delayed U-Tapao Airport and Eastern Aviation City development project sites yesterday to assess ongoing progress. Tharit Issarayangyun, Deputy Secretary-General of the Eastern Economic […]

Dual rail tracks open along Thailand’s southern line from Nakhon Pathom and Chumphon More upgrades to be completed by 2029 The double-track railway along the State Railway of Thailand’s southern line, which stretches from Nakhon Pathom and Chumphon, is officially open, the agency announced on Monday. According to the head of SRT governor’s office, Ekarat […]

Bangkok metro to Procure 51 New Metro Trains: Which Companies Will be the Suppliers? Bangkok’s metro operator, BEM, has announced its intention to purchase 51 new trains for its metro network, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply. The selection of suppliers will be completed by the end of 2024, with […]

EXPERT WARNS AGAINST “HONG KONG-IZATION” OF THAI REAL ESTATE MARKET BANGKOK — Thai government, led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, is considering a plan to boost the real estate sector by allowing foreigners to buy or rent property in Thailand for up to 99 years. This proposal aims to attract foreign investment and stimulate the […]

Rayong’s U-TapaoAirport project gets Deputy PM Phumtham review RAYONG: A government delegation visited the delayed U-Tapao Airport and Eastern Aviation City development project sites on Wednesday to monitor progress. Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai led the visit to the airport in Ban Chang district, along with Vice Minister for the Office of the Prime Minister […]

MRTA seeks approval for Bangkok’s new Orange Line route The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) has submitted a letter to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), seeking permission to use its areas for building the western route of the Orange Line, which will connect Bang Khun Non and Min Buri. Tawatchai Napasaksri, director of […]

Thailand’s EEC rail contract revisions to be finished next month 07 August 2024 Government closer to agreement with CP-led consortium building high-speed line to link three airports Talks to revise the contract for the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) high-speed rail system are expected to conclude next month before proceeding to the next step, authorities say. […]