Author: Peter Carlisle

Phuket Airport Set for Major Expansion, Aiming for 18 Million Annual Passengers Phuket is gearing up for a transformative leap in air travel capacity, as Airports of Thailand (AOT) propels forward with Phase 2 of its ambitious Phuket Airport Development Project. This expansion is designed to accommodate up to 18 million passengers annually, reinforcing Thailand’s […]

Thai Govt waives permit requirement for rooftop solar panels under 20 kg/m² The government has approved a draft ministerial regulation allowing the installation of rooftop solar panels weighing no more than 20 kilograms per square metre without requiring a construction permit. Deputy Government Spokesperson Karom Polpornklang announced on Tuesday that the Cabinet had approved in […]

Thai Parliament complex built for 20 billion baht, seeks 1 billion baht repairs after 5 years Uncovering irregularities in Thailand’s new Parliament: 5 years in use, 1B baht repair budget requested. A look back at the construction timeline of Sappayasapasathan The Thai Parliament Complex, officially known as Sappayasaphasathan, has become a hot topic of public […]

Thai Govt fast tracks Laem Chabang Port makeover The Transport Ministry is fast-tracking phase 3 of the development of Laem Chabang Port, a key infrastructure project aimed at supporting the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) strategy. Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri visited the site along with the Laem Chabang Port management to discuss the project’s progress […]

Signing ceremony for the construction of U-Tapao Airport (Rayong) and the Eastern Aviation City on 18 June 2025 The signing ceremony for the construction of U-Tapao Airport and the Eastern Aviation City will take place on June 18, the Policy Committee of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) said. Chula Sukmanop, secretary-general of the committee, said […]

Search nears end with eight still missing in Bangkok’s collapsed SAO building The search and demolition operation at the State Audit Office (SAO) building is nearing completion, as officials continue efforts to locate the eight victims trapped in the rubble. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) provided an update on Sunday following the building’s collapse in […]

Mukdahan Governor Confirms Airport Project Will Proceed Following Cabinet Directive The Governor of Mukdahan, Mr. Worrayan Boonnarat, has firmly confirmed that the development of Mukdahan Airport will continue as planned, despite recent national media reports suggesting the Ministry of Transport had scrapped the project due to concerns over economic viability. Speaking at a press conference […]

New Prachin Buri bypass to ease traffic A new bypass road in Prachin Buri, built to ease urban traffic congestion and boost the region’s economic growth, has officially opened. The road, built by the Department of Rural Roads (DRR), links Highway 3452 to Ban Sang intersection in Ban Sang district of this eastern province. The […]