Category: Construction News

Bangkok’s Rama III–Dao Khanong Expressway Set for Trial Opening in June 2026 The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) plans to open the Rama III–Dao Khanong–Western Outer Ring Road expressway for trial operations in June 2026, as the project nears completion. EXAT Governor Surachet Laophulsuk said construction progress has exceeded 90%, with trial operations scheduled to […]

IHG Hotels & Resorts to add nearly 40 hotels to Thai portfolio in 3-5 years Thailand still has an undersupply of hotel rooms, according to international chain IHG Hotels & Resorts, which aims to add nearly 40 hotels here in 3-5 years, adding the next government should address the strong currency. Elie Maalouf, chief executive […]

BTS Group Holdings prepares to develop two condo projects in Srinakarin and Rangsit areas, comprising 12,000 units valued at 20 billion baht After receiving 36 billion baht last year from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration for debt settlement, SET-listed BTS Group Holdings will develop two condo projects in the Srinakarin and Rangsit areas, comprising 12,000 units […]

Six Bangkok neighbourhoods on the rise, led by Bang Na and Srinakarin Best Property lists six popular Bangkok residential areas near rail lines and business districts, citing easier commutes and rising price potential. A major real estate agency has compiled a list of six prime residential locations in Bangkok that are becoming increasingly popular because […]

Cable car plan at Phu Kradueng National Park in Thailand’s Loei province makes progress The cable car project at Phu Kradueng National Park in Loei province is making progress with officials working on an impact assessment and the design. Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta) director Siripakorn Cheawsamoot said his agency and the Department […]

Songkhla transfers Hat Yai Monorail to Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) to Fast-Track The Songkhla Provincial Administrative Organisation (Songkhla PAO) has formally transferred the Hat Yai monorail project to the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), handing full responsibility to the national agency to accelerate delivery. The decision, announced on 16 January […]

Repeated construction accidents leave Thai government with no choice but to rely on administrative orders to protect the public, rather than civil contract mechanisms, says PM ‘Govt must wield admin orders’ The government is poised to halt state-owned construction projects or cancel contracts with contractors that fail to protect public safety, after another accident on […]

On Nut stays No.1 as rail-line hotspots dominate Bangkok housing searches in 2025 DDproperty says homes near mass transit remain a key draw as cautious consumers prioritise commuting convenience, with BTS On Nut holding the top spot ahead of CBD areas. Amid an economy in which consumers are spending more carefully, living “near a rail […]