Author: Peter Carlisle

Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO) denies ultimatum to CP Group over Thailand’s high-speed rail project linking three airports or the project would be cancelled The Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO) on Thursday refuted a rumour that it has issued an ultimatum to CP Group stating that it must start construction of the government’s high-speed rail […]

Does the noise grow with the city? Bangkok City Plan Revision is underway. (Online draft Bangkok city plans (4th revision), Department of City Planning and Urban Development) The Thai Department of City Planning and Urban Development has announced a plan to review and revise the city plan of Bangkok to be in line with the […]

Southern Thailand to acquire new Andaman International Airport in Phang Nga province Envisioned as a direct long-haul flight hub, Airports of Thailand (AOT) is fast-tracking the construction of the much-anticipated Andaman International Airport. In a recent visit, Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit inspected the airport’s progress in Phang Nga province, initiating transformative steps to bolster local […]

Thailand’s Transport Ministry’s outlines its projects for 2024 The Ministry of Transport has allocated 389.75 billion baht to fund transportation projects as part of the government’s plan to create a seamless transportation system in Thailand. Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit revealed on Tuesday (January 30) that the transportation projects for this year include 64 projects set […]

GAC Aion Thailand factory officially started construction On January 31, GAC Aion officially announced the commencement of construction on its Thailand factory project, located in the Rayong Industrial Park in Rayong Province. This initiative marks GAC Aion’s first overseas production base, symbolizing a significant step in the company’s global expansion strategy. With a total investment […]

SET-listed developer Land & Houses rejigs towards recurring income The tourism boom has the developer directing its investment to hotels in Thailand and the US SET-listed developer Land & Houses has reshaped its investment portfolio, amplifying its focus on recurring income properties, particularly hotels in Thailand and the US, while reducing investments in residential development. […]

Bangkok’s Pink Line monorail to resume full service after repairs beginning of February 2024 The Pink Line monorail will resume full service from Min Buri to Nonthaburi Civic Center on Thursday after its operator repaired a conductor rail that collapsed last month. Inspecting the system on Tuesday, Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote said Pink Line […]

Thailand’s hotel industry will add 10,000 rooms by 2024 BANGKOK – The Thai hotel industry is expected to grow by around 10,000 new rooms in 2024, according to Jasper Palmqvist, senior director for Asia Pacific at STR Global, a global provider of data, analytics, and marketing for the hospitality industry. Most of the new rooms […]