Author: Peter Carlisle

More public-private projects in pipeline in Thailand Combined value of B100bn proposed Eight government investment projects worth a combined 100 billion baht will be developed this year under public-private partnerships (PPP), says Tibordee Wattanakul, director-general of the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo). He said Sepo is preparing to propose eight additional public-private joint venture projects […]

Construction boost for new international airport in Phangnga Construction now in its second stage Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) is speeding up construction of the new Andaman International Airport, which is set to become a direct long-haul flight hub in the South. Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit recently visited Phuket and Phangnga to observe […]

Thailand’s proposed Land Bridge – A Project for No one The Land Bridge project, a flagship initiative under the leadership of Srettha Thavisin, has been touted as the catalyst for Thailand’s economic growth engine. However, despite the government’s fervent promotion, the project has failed to attract concrete interest both internationally and domestically. This piece delves […]

MP Pita Limjaroenrat warns Phuket may become a garbage hell if not addressed Taking to the floor of parliament for the first time in six months, Move Forward party-list MP Pita Limjaroenrat talked about the garbage problems in Phuket and Samut Prakan provinces, with a stern warning that Phuket could be renamed one day by […]

Tambon mayor in Saraburi province allegedly demanded 12% bribe in 18 construction contracts The mayor of a municipality in Saraburi province has been arrested on charges of demanding and accepting bribes of 12% for approving payment of construction contracts, earning him about 700,000 baht. Prachum Khwanmuang, mayor of tambon Talad Noi municipality was arrested in […]

Minor International planning to add 250 hotels Chairman Bill Heinecke says three-year expansion plan reflects bullish outlook for global travel Minor International Plc, one of Asia’s largest hospitality groups, aims to add 250 properties to its global hotel portfolio over the next three years, as the revival of outbound Chinese travellers underpins the strong recovery […]

Thai Cabinet okays 18 southern projects The mobile cabinet on Tuesday approved 18 new development projects with a total budget of 552 million baht for six southern provinces on the Andaman Coast. Speaking after the mobile cabinet meeting in Ranong on Tuesday, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said the cabinet approved the proposals of the Joint […]

Plan for new B6bn new road to connect Phutthamonthon Sai 4 Road with Bang Yai-Kanchanaburi Motorway to ease traffic The Department of Highways is planning to build a new road to connect Phutthamonthon Sai 4 Road with Bang Yai-Kanchanaburi Motorway, hoping it will help ease traffic on these two roads and support urbanisation in the […]