Author: Peter Carlisle

Thailand’s Ko Samui sea-bridge project expected to reach cabinet next year The Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) plans to seek cabinet approval to build a bridge connecting the southern mainland and Koh Samui in late 2026, with construction to commence two years later. Exat governor Surachet Laophulsuk announced the timeline on Monday. He said the […]

Thailand’s Floods, ‘a recurring nightmare’ Bangkok Post Opinion: George G van der Meulen & Chamniern Vorratnchaiphan Thailand has faced floods for more than a century. Some years are worse than others, but the pattern is consistent. The catastrophic 2011 floods remain the most painful reminder: according to the World Bank, they caused US$46.5 billion (1.5 […]

Thai-China Rail Faces Fresh Delays Amid Contract, Heritage Rows The high-speed rail project linking to China, has been hit by new delays as Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn takes charge of stalled contracts and heritage concerns. The setbacks are adding pressure on the government to push forward with a scheme long seen as crucial for regional […]

Bangkok office occupancy dips below 80% amid glut Rate is lowest since 2004 as ‘flight to quality’ poses challenge to owners of older buildings Occupancy in Bangkok’s office market fell below 80% for the first time since 2004 as an influx of new Grade A supply drew tenants from older towers, forcing landlords to cut […]

A Must-visit New Landmark for Content Creators in Bangkok!  “Dusit Arun at Dusit Central Park (สวนดุสิตอรุณ ณ ดุสิต เซ็นทรัล พาร์ค),” Thailand’s Largest Urban Roof Park, Reveals Its 8 Magnificent Highlights   Bangkok (11 September 2025) – Vimarn Suriya Company Limited, a joint venture between Dusit Thani Public Company Limited (DTC) and Central Pattana Public Company […]

Phuket’s Patong Tunnel Gets Green Light at 11 Billion Baht Cost, operational in 2030, toll fees The much-anticipated Patong Tunnel project in Phuket has finally been approved, carrying a substantial cost of 11 billion baht and navigating fresh challenges. On 26 August, the Cabinet endorsed a significant shift in the project’s investment strategy, granting the […]

Thailand’s Airports of Thailand (AOT) Reports Record Growth as Airport Expansion Plans Accelerate Airports of Thailand (AOT) reported a 9.2% increase in passenger traffic, serving 88.53 million passengers across its six major airports during the first eight months of fiscal year 2025. The company is accelerating a major infrastructure development program across all its facilities […]