Category: Construction News

201-day extension approved for Contract 4-7 of the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project (Bangkok–Nong Khai), Phase 1 (Bangkok–Nakhon Ratchasima) The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) board has approved a 201-day extension for Contract 4-7 of the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project (Bangkok–Nong Khai), Phase 1 (Bangkok–Nakhon Ratchasima), covering the Saraburi–Kaeng Khoi section. The contract will now end […]

Reduced thickness of Elevator shaft walls now in focus on Bangkok’s collapsed State Audit Office building The State Audit Office (SAO) has issued a statement explaining the decision to reduce the thickness of the walls of the elevator shafts at its new 30-storey building, which allegedly contributed to the structure’s collapse during an earthquake. According […]

Bangkok Considers Pioneering “Train-Through-Building” on Red Line section between Hua Lamphong and Wongwian Yai Transport Ministry explores innovative design inspired by Chongqing to create unique station and landmark at former department store Thailand’s Ministry of Transport is exploring the creation of the nation’s first “train-through-building,” with the Red Line section between Hua Lamphong and Wongwian […]

Thai Oil Terminates EPC contract of main contractor to propel Laem Chabang Clean Fuel Project forward Thai Oil has announced a termination of EPC contract with its main contractor that has caused the delay in the ongoing Clean Fuel Project, stating that the contractor could not meet obligations in accordance with the EPC contract. Thai […]

SPGC Plc sought B3.7bn from Provincial Electricity Authority over cancelled solar firm deal – case dismissed The Central Administrative Court has dropped a lawsuit filed by solar farm developer SPCG Plc which requested compensation of 3.7 billion baht from the state-run Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) for its subsidiary due to the cancellation of the subsidiary’s […]

Airports of Thailand’s airport expansion projects in spotlight amid rumors of leadership change All eyes are on the upcoming board meeting scheduled for April 23, where the current AOT president may resign Amid growing speculation over a change in top leadership at Airports of Thailand (AOT) Public Company Limited—the state enterprise managing six airports nationwide—attention […]

Structural imbalance in lift shaft may have contributed to the collapse of Bangkok’s State Audit Office (SAO) building A structural imbalance in a lift shaft may have contributed to the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building during last month’s earthquake, says Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Mr Anutin, who doubles as deputy prime minister, […]

Essential Building Safety Standards and Legal Obligations in Thailand Tilleke & Gibbins 16 April 2025 The recent earthquake in Myanmar on March 28, 2025, that also significantly affected parts of northern Thailand and Bangkok has raised concerns about building safety and structural resilience in Thailand. This event has reminded building owners and possessors in Thailand […]