Author: Peter Carlisle

More delays ahead for Thailand’s three-airport rail line connecting Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-tapao airports Contract being revised again, proposed extension to Rayong being reviewed The three-airport high-speed rail project, already more than five years behind schedule, faces further delays as the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) prepares to review the contract that has already […]

Signs of progress in Thailand’s high-speed, inter-airport rail contract dispute Cabinet will be asked to decide on contract changes The Transport Ministry has called for a fair resolution on the high-speed, inter-airport rail contract dispute, warning that the changes proposed by concessionaire Asia Era One risk creating legal challenges. Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, in his […]

Bangkok land prices increase Industrial demand pushes up values The land price index in Greater Bangkok rose in the third quarter of 2025 despite a sluggish economy, driven by strong demand for industrial and logistics property in eastern areas. According to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC), the Bang Phli–Bang Bo–Bang Sao Thong area in […]

Condos Erode Thailand’s Traditional Rental Market Traditional apartments and lodging houses in Thailand are facing decline as renters migrate to more secure, amenity-rich condominiums. This shift threatens the profitability of what was once a lucrative investment within the rental market. The trend is most evident near universities and industrial parks, where tenants prefer the security […]

Phuket Airport Expansion Delay Threatens Tourism Growth Phuket’s tourism industry is under pressure as delays in the Phuket International Airport Phase 2 expansion raise fears of a capacity bottleneck. Thaneth Tantipiriyakij, President of the Phuket Tourist Association, warned that the island could face major challenges in meeting rising passenger demands as the project drags on […]