Author: Peter Carlisle

New plans are out for the world’s first lagoon power plants, to be built here in the UK. The gigantic lagoons – like big man-made lakes – would generate electricity using the power of the sea’s tides. There are plans for six lagoons in total – four in Wales, one in the south-west of England […]

The terms may look tempting, but will the courts agree? PHUKET: — In a shock decision by the Phuket Civil Court, backed by the Region 8 Appellate Court, it has been ruled that the so-called “secured leases” offered by some real estate developers to allow foreigners to secure a cast-iron 90-year lease are not valid. […]

Raimon Land PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Jordan as its new Vice President of Construction. As construction department head, he is responsible for overseeing the development and direction of construction operations for all of the company’s projects. With a career spanning over 30 years, Jordan’s global resume includes extensive experience in […]

Old urban areas form a charming part of Phuket but authorities agree it needs more modern facilities and structures to become a premium tourist destination. (Photo by Peerawat Jariyasombat) The Transport Ministry foresees a light-rail system inside Phuket and from the island province to Phangnga to boost Phuket’s tourism industry. Transport Minister Prajin Juntong said […]

About 200 villagers from Mae Moh district in Lampang listen to the Supreme Administrative Court’s ruling on the case on the coal-fired power plant. (Photo by Cheewin Sattha) CHIANG MAI – A 12-year fight by Mae Moh villagers for compensation over a coal-fired power station ended on Wednesday when the Supreme Administrative Court ordered electricity […]

Anti-coal banners can be spotted on various places in Krabi’s Nua Khlong district where locals are fighting against the construction of a coal-fired power plant. (Photo by Thiti Wannamontha) Plans by the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONREPP) to re-designate parts of coastal community areas in Krabi as an environmental protection zone […]

The planned expansion of the airport will top 100 billion baht, with the aim of completion within three years. (Photo courtesy of Airports of Thailand) The long-overdue expansion of Suvarnabhumi airport, which was delayed for scrutiny after last year’s May 22 coup, is now back on track. The Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) board on […]