Author: Peter Carlisle

MRTA plans rail systems in 4 provinces of Phuket, Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima and Phitsanulok Budget of B77bn set aside for projects The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) plans to develop a light rail system in Phuket, Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat) and Phitsanulok, with a combined budget of 77 billion baht. Deputy […]

Government revisits six trillion baht flood project to combat Thailand’s persistent flooding and drought Yingluck-era scheme will be worth it: DPM A water management project initiated by Yingluck Shinawatra may be revived at a cost of six trillion baht in a bid to combat persistent flooding and drought, Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said. […]

Bangkok’s private electric train projects plan needs detail Bangkok Post Editorial Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has floated an idea for the government to take over private electric train projects in the country and set a flat fare of 20 baht across all routes, a plan which aligns with a Pheu Thai Party campaign promise. […]

Progress in Thailand’s airports high-speed link construction awaits new Cabinet Contract amendments requires new EEC chief, who must be approved by new government The amendment of the contract for the high-speed rail project linking three airports has been put on hold pending the appointment of a new chairman of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy […]

Train tunnel being built in Thailand’s Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima collapses PUBLISHED : 25 Aug 2024 at 11:54 NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Rescue workers were trying to reach three people trapped inside a high-speed railway tunnel that collapsed in Pak Chong district during construction last night. The tunnel collapsed in tambon Chan Thuek at 11.30pm […]

Koh Samui’s cruise terminal expected to open in 2032 to boost tourism in Surat Thani A cruise terminal in Koh Samui is expected to open in 2032 to boost tourism in Surat Thani, Deputy Caretaker Minister Manaporn Charoensri said. Ms Manaporn, accompanying Caretaker Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit, travelled to Koh Samui to get an update […]

Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport’s new runway to open at end of 2024 Expansion will increase plane handling capacity of Bangkok’s gateway airport by 53% The third runway at Suvarnabhumi Airport will be ready for operation at the end of the year, according to Airports of Thailand (AoT), lifting aircraft handling capacity to 94 planes per hour […]

Otis Launches Gen3™ Elevators in Thailand, Powering Smart Cities Otis introduces its Gen3™ platform to enhance smart city development with connected and sustainable elevator solutions. Bangkok, Thailand – Otis Elevator Company (Thailand) Ltd., a leading manufacturer of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways under Otis Worldwide Corporation, has launched its latest innovation, the Gen3™ connected elevator […]

Layan Verde to be represented at Megaprojects ASEAN Summit Phuket, Thailand, 20 August 2024 – Layan Verde, a premium residential project in Phuket developed by VillaCarte Group, is set to be highlighted at the upcoming Megaprojects ASEAN Summit, scheduled for October 2-3 in Bangkok. This event is a forum for discussing infrastructure development in the […]