Author: Peter Carlisle

Department of Rail Transport (DRT) follows up on proposed second Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge in Nong Khai The Department of Rail Transport (DRT) is following up on progress of the proposed second Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge in Nong Khai, which aims to connect logistics to Laos via the Na Tha Cross-dock Warehouse. DRT director-general Pichet Kunadhamraks recently […]

Condo market in Bangkok now driven by end users Rental investors still play a role Condo purchases in Bangkok are being propelled by end users and rental investors targeting working professionals with units priced 3-5 million baht, as negotiable pricing remains essential to closing deals, according to SET-listed developer Sansiri. Samatkom Tangvivat, the company’s assistant […]

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 […]