Author: Peter Carlisle

The pitfalls of ‘going nuclear’ for Thailand Reports that the energy ministry is conducting a feasibility study into developing small nuclear power plants have been met with mixed reactions — from welcome, mainly by the energy and industrial sectors, to reluctance and fear. The split response was anticipated. Although Thailand has aspired to “go nuclear” […]

AoT greenlights Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport expansion plan The Airports of Thailand’s (AoT) board has approved the master plan for a five-year expansion project at Suvarnabhumi airport, which will take place between 2025 and 2030. AoT director Kirati Kijmanawat said on Sunday the master plan was approved during the meeting of AoT’s board last Thursday, along […]

Feasibility study for Pattaya’s Red Line monorail has been completed. The study proposes a 17.37-kilometer stretch from the Eastern National Sports Training Centre on Chaiyaphruek 2 Road to the Dolphin Roundabout, with 10 stations. The public-private partnership investment is part of Pattaya’s plans to build four monorail lines, including the Green Line (from the future […]

BEM expects permission soon to enter Bangkok’s MRT Orange Line’s west side Bangkok Expressway and Metro Plc (BEM) is expecting to receive a letter allowing it to enter the construction area of MRT Orange Line’s west side in August this year. The company has signed a contract with Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) on a […]

Bangkok ordered to pay over 12 billion baht to BTS within 180 days The Supreme Administrative Court upheld a ruling requiring Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and Krungthep Thanakom Company to pay BTS Group Holdings over 12 billion baht in outstanding debts related to the Green Line extension project within 180 days.   The Supreme Administrative […]

Thailand’s proposed US$1.47 billion underground route Thailand is proposing a US$1.47 billion underground road route. A new US$1.47 billion underground expressway route is being proposed for Thailand’s traffic-choked capital, Bangkok. Building the 6.3km underground tunnel stretch for part of the N1 Expressway project could help alleviate the city’s chronic traffic congestion, which is amongst the worst in […]

Thailand – Two mega football stadium projects to be implemented soon The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has revealed plans for two mega projects: the modernization of the  Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, transforming it into a “smart stadium,” and the construction of a new sports complex in Chon Buri province, which will serve as the new […]

Daewoo E&C signs deal with Coteccons to expand in Vietnam’s construction market Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. (Daewoo E&C) announced on July 19 that it has signed an MoU on international cooperation with Coteccons Construction JSC. Daewoo E&C signs deal with Coteccons to expand in Vietnam’s construction market The two sides aim to develop […]