Author: Peter Carlisle

Thailand’s land bridge project public hearings held in Chumphon and Ranong People in the southern provinces of Ranong and Chumphon are divided over the controversial land bridge project, with the business sector and most local community leaders in favour, while civic groups, coastal fishermen, durian and oil palm growers have expressed concerns over its potential […]

New Bangkok bus terminal set for Bang Sue area The Transport Ministry is working on a project to construct a new Bangkok Bus Terminal in the Bang Sue vicinity, close to the Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal. This decision came to light during a House debate over the 2024 fiscal budget, where Transport Minister Suriya […]

The ball-bearings on the wheels of all Bangkok’s Yellow Line trains will be replaced Operator responds to safety concerns after wheel fell from monorail train The ball-bearings on the wheels of all Yellow Line trains will be replaced to ensure public safety, the chairman of the monorail operator said on Thursday. Alstom Thailand, the manufacturer […]

Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) calls for complete inspection of the Yellow and Pink Lines, the country’s first two monorail systems The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) on Thursday called for a complete inspection of the Yellow and Pink Lines, the country’s first two monorail systems. Questions have been raised over whether errors occurred during the system […]

Review Thailand’s rooftop solar option Following the past year’s cabinet meeting on Dec 19, Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga said the government would continue to subsidise electricity to households, declaring the move as a “New Year gift for the people”. This would seem risky in light of the Energy Regulatory Committee’s recent ruling that an increase […]

Damaged ball bearings blamed for monorail wheel’s fall from the Bangkok’s elevated Yellow Line monorail Defective ball-bearings caused a train wheel to fall from the elevated Yellow Line monorail onto a taxi on Tuesday evening, according to the monorail operator. Eastern Bangkok Monorail Co (EBM) said the accident occurred at 6.21pm on Tuesday. A guide […]

Approval sought for seven Thai transport projects Red Line extensions, Suvarnabhumi terminal expansion and motorways on the drawing board The Ministry of Transport is seeking approval this month for seven new transport development projects with a combined investment value of 133 billion baht, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said on Wednesday. The first project to be […]

Labour official – As Thailand ages, more Lao migrant workers will be needed Laos’ younger population could help fill the worker gap next door while its own economy sputters. By RFA Lao Thailand’s aging population will bring more job possibilities for young migrant workers from Laos in the coming years, a senior Thai labor official […]