Author: Peter Carlisle

Six firms interested in casino resort construction in Thailand Vast 100-billion-baht entertainment complexes to feature 5,000-plus luxury rooms, sports arenas, theme parks, and Michelin dining Six multinational corporations have expressed interest in investing in casino complexes in Thailand, the Prime Minister’s secretary general revealed on Wednesday. Prommin Lertsuridej declined to disclose the names of interested […]

EEC board pushes Thailand’s high-speed rail connecting three airports BANGKOK, Thailand – The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy Committee has approved the establishment of a new special economic zone to support targeted industries and accelerated progress on the high-speed rail project connecting three airports, January 9. The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has been tasked with […]

New Combined Cycle Power Plant in Rayong Thailand Features Doosan Škoda Power Technology Doosan Škoda Power has successfully completed the Rayong project in Thailand (Figure 1). The company delivered a 20-MW steam turbine, including a generator, condenser, and other accessories, to the newly built combined cycle power plant in Rayong Province, near the famous tourist […]

Thailand Transport Ministry to push priority public transportation projects Red Line, double-track work to begin ‘soon’ The Transport Ministry is aiming to launch several key public transportation projects at the start of this year, pending the cabinet’s approval, in a bid to improve the nation’s connectivity. According to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit, these projects include […]

Thailand Increases Minimum Daily Wage across All Provinces, effective January 1, 2025 On December 27, 2024, a new minimum daily wage rate in Thailand was published in the Government Gazette, taking effect on January 1, 2025. With these changes, the minimum daily wage in 2025 ranges from THB 337 to THB 400, up from the […]

Official opening of Thailand’s M81 Bang Yai-Kanchanaburi Motorway now planned in 2025 Bang Yai-Kanchanaburi Motorway proves popular during trial run The Department of Highways is planning to open fully the Bang Yai–Kanchanaburi Motorway, also known as the M81, this year after recording high usage by motorists during the public free-trial period over the New Year […]

Eight key trends shaping Thai real estate after rollercoaster year Developers aim to address high mortgage rejection rates and revive demand in Bangkok’s condo market, though luxury remains a bright spot Eight highs and lows in Thailand’s rollercoaster real estate market last year present challenges in 2025. Developers are now adopting strategies to address these […]