Author: Peter Carlisle

BEM expects permission soon to enter Bangkok’s MRT Orange Line’s west side Bangkok Expressway and Metro Plc (BEM) is expecting to receive a letter allowing it to enter the construction area of MRT Orange Line’s west side in August this year. The company has signed a contract with Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) on a […]

Bangkok ordered to pay over 12 billion baht to BTS within 180 days The Supreme Administrative Court upheld a ruling requiring Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and Krungthep Thanakom Company to pay BTS Group Holdings over 12 billion baht in outstanding debts related to the Green Line extension project within 180 days.   The Supreme Administrative […]

Thailand’s proposed US$1.47 billion underground route Thailand is proposing a US$1.47 billion underground road route. A new US$1.47 billion underground expressway route is being proposed for Thailand’s traffic-choked capital, Bangkok. Building the 6.3km underground tunnel stretch for part of the N1 Expressway project could help alleviate the city’s chronic traffic congestion, which is amongst the worst in […]

Thailand – Two mega football stadium projects to be implemented soon The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has revealed plans for two mega projects: the modernization of the  Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, transforming it into a “smart stadium,” and the construction of a new sports complex in Chon Buri province, which will serve as the new […]

Daewoo E&C signs deal with Coteccons to expand in Vietnam’s construction market Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. (Daewoo E&C) announced on July 19 that it has signed an MoU on international cooperation with Coteccons Construction JSC. Daewoo E&C signs deal with Coteccons to expand in Vietnam’s construction market The two sides aim to develop […]

Design 103 International Ltd is excited to share the completion of the 216,000 sq.m. expansion of Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport’s Satellite Terminal 1, accomplished in partnership with HOK, NACO and Interior Architecture 103 Co., Ltd. finalized in 2023. Our design respects the unique style of the original terminal while incorporating cutting-edge features that improve efficiency and […]

BMA plans to upgrade and link Bangkok’s Bueng Nong Bon and Rama IX parks The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will spend 150 million baht to upgrade its Bueng Nong Bon Park in Bangkok’s Prawet district and build a walking and running path to link it to the King Rama IX Park (Suan Luang Rama IX), […]