Author: Peter Carlisle

5th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge to be built in Bueng Kan 16 November 2018 Bueng Kan Chamber of Commerce has proposed that Bueng Kan be transformed into a logistic hub after the 5th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge is to be built in Beung Kan province in the beginning of next year. Bueng Kan Chamber of Commerce President […]

Thailand’s Tallest Building Opens Skywalk 16 November 2018 The nation’s tallest skyscraper now has the highest rooftop bar and skywalks in the kingdom. The MahaNakhon Skywalk, sitting 314 meters up the King Power ManaNakhon skyscraper, opens to the public today. The skywalks are located on the 74th, 75th and 78th floors. The 74th floor is […]

Terminal 2 at U-Tapao airport to be fully opened in February 2019 The second passenger terminal building at U-Tapao International Airport will be fully opened in February, the airport’s director said. Rear Adm Luachai Sri-iamkul, the director of the airport, said the new terminal has been partially opened for domestic flight passengers and for inbound […]

ADB, Gulf SRC signs deal to build 2,500 MW Power Plant in Chonburi, Thailand The loan for the Chonburi Natural Gas Power Project will help provide a significant, reliable, efficient, and cost-effective power generation. 9 November 2018 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Gulf SRC Company Limited (Gulf SRC) have signed a $227.7 million loan […]

Vestas restarts Thai turbines Danes had shutdown 59 machines after nacelle and blade fell from 60th unit 8 November 2018 Danish turbine manufacturer Vestas is restarting turbines at is 60-turbine KRS Three and Tropical wind farms in Thailand (See Thai wind turbine failure sparks Vestas probe). The nacelle and blades of a single V136 crashed […]

Two eastern Bangkok underpasses to open next month to ease jams 13 November 2018 Two underpasses will be opened early next month to alleviate traffic congestion in eastern Bangkok, says Bangkok Metropolitan Administration deputy governor Jakkraphan Phiewngam. He said the tunnel linking Srinakharin and Romklao roads along the Krungthep Kreetha road will open to traffic […]

Charoen Pokphand (CP) and BTS Holdings groups set to bid for airport link high-speed railway 12 November 2018 TWO RIVAL CORPORATE groups – Charoen Pokphand (CP) and BTS Holdings Plc – are expected to submit their bids today for construction of a high-speed rail linking the three main international airports – Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and […]

New Bangkok underground rail route to be operational in 2021 29th October 2018 The operator of Bangkok’s underground electric rail system, expects the first of several new routes to be in operation in 2021. The Acting Deputy Governor of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand, Mr. Surachet Laophulsuk, said today that around 79 percent […]

Phuket light-rail up open to public by 2023, assures official Phuket Local residents will be able to get on board Phuket’s light-rail by 2023, a top official behind the project has assured. 29 October 2018 Niran Kaetkeaw, the Director of the Regional Bureau of Transportation and Traffic Promotion, Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and […]