Category: Construction News

Bangkok office market stays in flux Sector copes with changing demands The Bangkok office market in 2026 is expected to remain highly competitive but more selective, as limited new supply, rising Grade A demand and ESG-driven relocations reshape leasing strategies, according to property consultancies. Office landlords are being forced to reposition assets, invest in upgrades, […]

Engineering Expert Calls for Investigation After Steel Dome Collapse in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan A structural engineering expert has urged a comprehensive investigation following the collapse of a large steel dome at a Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) training center in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan. The incident, which happened at approximately 11.30 am on February 9, […]

People’s Party MP candidate seeks urgent probe into Monday’s Bang Phli dome collapse which injured 4 Four workers were injured, one seriously, after a billion-baht Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) dome collapsed near Suvarnabhumi Airport. The site was sealed as engineers probed the structural failure, while the contractors faced intense scrutiny. People’s Party MP candidate for […]

Complex high-angle rescue saves crane operator after stroke more than 40 metres above ground in Samut Prakan Rescue teams in Samut Prakan carried out a complex high-angle operation to save a crane operator who became seriously ill while working more than 40 metres above ground in the Phraek Sa area. The man, showing symptoms consistent […]

Thailand’s electric rail network to cover 550+ km: Update on ongoing and upcoming projects Thailand’s electric rail network, covering 33 routes and 553.41 km, is expanding rapidly, with several projects under construction and new lines planned to open by 2027. Thailand’s electric mass transit rail network in Bangkok and its surrounding areas is progressing according […]

Buriram Airport new passenger terminal begins trial run The Department of Airports (DOA) has held a soft opening of the new passenger terminal at Buri Ram airport, marking a major upgrade to regional transport infrastructure. The trial service processed passengers from four Thai AirAsia flights on the Don Mueang–Buri Ram route to test systems and […]

Sixth Thai-Lao bridge between between Thailand’s Ubon Ratchathani and Laos’ Salavanon on track following talks, design tweaks The Department of Highways has confirmed that construction of the sixth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge is set to begin in 2029, following financing talks and design adjustments on the Lao side. A department source said progress on the new […]

Crane collapse injures two workers at the Asok intersection in Bangkok Man and woman rushed to hospitals after incident near Terminal 21 mall at Asok intersection Two construction workers were injured after a tower crane collapsed at a construction site near the Terminal 21 shopping mall at the Asok intersection in Bangkok on Saturday morning. […]