Author: Peter Carlisle

Fast-Track Construction Adjudication in Thailand: an important update on the draft Security of Payment Act In a previous article, WFW highlighted an innovative draft bill with significant and reformative implications for Thailand’s construction industry. Primarily, it discussed the possible roll out of a new fast-track adjudication mechanism to promote efficient resolution of payment disputes for […]

Expressway Authority of Thailand floats 5.1-billion-baht construction of two rest stops in Samut Prakan and Pathum Thani provinces The Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) held a market sounding on Friday to invite private companies to invest in the 5.1-billion-baht construction of two rest stops in commercial areas. Exat governor Surachet Laophulsuk said after the event […]

City Hall plans to introduce wastewater treatment fees for commercial buildings in Bangkok in 2023 City Hall plans to introduce wastewater treatment fees for commercial buildings in Bangkok this year, but not for households. Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Tuesday the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) would request water user details from the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority […]

Bangkok’s 34.5-km ‘Pink Line’ monorail expected to open in November 2023 The Pink Line monorail, connecting Khae Rai in Nonthaburi and Min Buri in eastern Bangkok is expected to be partially launched in November, said deputy government spokesman Tipanan Sirichana. The project’s construction is currently 96.73% completed. The 34.5 –km pink line will be the […]

Pattaya to construct four monorail lines to ease traffic congestion The Pattaya City Administration plans to introduce four monorail lines to ease traffic congestion. It will begin with a 9.9-kilometre “Green Line” route which will connect the future high-speed train station to Bali Hai pier. Pattaya deputy mayor, Manote Nongyai, chaired the fourth public hearing […]

Thailand PM praises new Yellow Line monorail construction Government mulling ways to keep prices down Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he was pleased with the collaboration of all agencies involved in building the Yellow Line monorail, which began its free-to-use trial run this month. “I’d like to thank the Transport Ministry, Mass Rapid Transit Authority […]

US$1.82 billion dual-track railway in South Thailand and Mae Kam reservoir in Chiang Rai approved Recently, the National Environment Board (NEB) approved Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for two significant Thai infrastructure projects: the Mae Kam reservoir in Chiang Rai and a dual-track railway in the South. The meeting presided over by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit […]

Thailand’s Demco PCL keen on new acquisitions SET-listed Demco, a contractor and engineering service provider, plans to diversify into digital technology businesses and continue to grow its renewable energy portfolio, although it admits missing an opportunity to join the state renewable development scheme. Pongsak Sirikupt, chief executive and managing director of Demco, said the company […]

Sea wall projects in Thailand will now require Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study under a new ministerial edict Construction of all sea wall and breakwater projects will be required an environmental impact assessment (EIA) under a new ministerial edict from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, which came into effect following its publication in […]