Author: Peter Carlisle

Airports of Thailand set to launch Satellite 1 (SAT-1) terminal at Suvarnabhumi International Airport on Sept 28 2023 Suvarnabhumi eyes 33% more traffic The Airports of Thailand (AoT) is soft-launching the Satellite 1 (SAT-1) terminal at Suvarnabhumi International Airport on Sept 28 after a trial put the system to an early test. Suvarnabhumi director Kittipong […]

Ex-Bangkok governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra and BTS Group chairman Keeree Kanjanapas found at fault for contracting BTSC to operate Green line extensions A National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) investigative panel has voted 3:3 in finding MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra and BTS Group Holding chairman Keeree Kanjanapas, guilty of violating the Public-Private Partnership Act (PPP Act) and the […]

Lat Krabang District Office Civil Works Technician Arrested for Alleged Extortion Police apprehend a senior civil works technician at the Lat Krabang District Office, alleging extortion of 50,000 baht for construction permits with CCTV footage as evidence. CCTV cameras captured Mr. Wirot, a 59-year-old civil works technician, working at his desk before officers raided the […]

Rooftop solar sales start to surge in Thailand Rooftop solar systems are starting to shine bright in Thailand as real estate developers and solar companies say demand for the systems are surging, partly as a result of more people working from home and wanting to save on electricity. Thailand has been the leading producer of […]

Construction experts set to converge at Bangkok’s Bitec for ConsBuild Asia Amid continued growth in the construction industry propelled by the government’s megaprojects, “CBA Expo 2023” will be organised for the first time in Thailand at Bitec‘s Hall 100, Bang Na-Trat Road, from Sept 13-15. This is an international expo and conference on heavy machinery, […]

New Thai regulation allowing places of accommodation with no more than eight rooms and 30 guests to be excluded from the hotel business Could lead to a 15-20% loss of tourism revenue and an increase in safety risks Thai Hotels Association concerned over possible revenue loss New ministerial regulations allowing places of accommodation with no […]

Thailand ponders first first expressway tunnel, a 6.7km underpass in Bangkok Proposal comes with a Baht36bn price tag The Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) has proposed an underground route to replace a controversial section of the N1 Expressway development following a 17-month initial feasibility study. Speaking at the second hearing on the project, Exat governor […]

Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son residents campaign against 200-billion-baht water diversion project to Tak reservoir from Mae Yuam River Residents in Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son are stepping up a campaign against a 200-billion-baht water diversion project to feed a reservoir in Tak with water from Mae Yuam River. Wanchai Srinuan, a local […]

PTT inaugurates new solar power plant in Kamphaeng Phet PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) recently inaugurated a new solar power plant in Kamphaeng Phet province as part of its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote clean energy. According to PTTEP’s CEO Montri Rawanchaikul, the “Lan Saeng Arun” solar power plant in Lan Krabue […]