Author: Peter Carlisle

Bangkok’s city plan revision sparks public concern The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is updating its city plan, causing concern among residents over the potential favoring of developers and the impact on green spaces. The plan, set for a 2025 reveal, aims to address changes since the last update in 2013. Despite public hearings, critics argue […]

Solar solutions for Thailand Several organisations are pushing to make renewable energy accessible as electricity costs rise Four years ago, Boonyuen Siritham, president of the Thailand Consumers Council (TCC), paid around 17,000 baht to 18,000 baht monthly in petrol and electricity bills. As an environmentalist, she aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cut her […]

Thailand Suvarnabhumi airport’s capacity to increase after third runway is operational in July 2024 The construction of the third runway at Suvarnabhumi Airport will be completed in time for its use in July, Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit said Sunday. Once the new runway is in use, the airport capacity will be increased from 67 flights […]

First home blues: Why Thai millennials are caught in a housing crisis A decade has passed since the minimum monthly wage for new graduates was set at 15,000 baht, but during that period the cost of living has soared. Traditional markers of success like graduating from a prestigious university, securing a job, purchasing a car, […]

Airports of Thailand to invest B4.4bn in Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport expansion Airports of Thailand (AoT) is to invest a total of 4.4 billion baht in the expansion of Suvarnabhumi Airport and the third phase development project of Don Mueang International Airport. Kirati Kitmanawat, AoT deputy director, recently said that improvements in service and security are […]

Finance Ministry urges aid for Bangkok’s ailing property sector Low-income earners exhibit demand The Finance Ministry recommends the government implement measures to improve the property sector and stimulate the economy, says Deputy Minister of Finance Krisada Chinavicharana. He said the ministry plans to use fiscal measures to help sectors that have been adversely affected by […]

Spain’s Barceló Hotel Group opens first resort in Thailand, 500 metres off the east coast of Phuket The recently refurbished five-star resort is 500 metres off the east coast of Phuket Barceló Hotel Group has expanded its international presence in Asia with the opening of Barceló Coconut Island hotel. The recently refurbished five-star resort is […]

Aman Nai Lert Bangkok to open in third quarter Aman Nai Lert Bangkok has announced its opening in the third quarter of this year, continuing the brand’s mission to bring the revered Aman DNA of peace, sanctuary, exceptional design, service and privacy to the urban destinations. Nestled in Nai Lert Park’s expansive tropical gardens, Aman […]

Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO) denies ultimatum to CP Group over Thailand’s high-speed rail project linking three airports or the project would be cancelled The Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO) on Thursday refuted a rumour that it has issued an ultimatum to CP Group stating that it must start construction of the government’s high-speed rail […]