Category: Construction News

Mutual benefits key to Thailand’s 3 airports high-speed rail contract amendment The Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Committee (EECP) has approved a series of principles to amend the contract for the high-speed rail project connecting Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and U Tapao airports. The decision, announced during a meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Pichai Chunhavajira, aims […]

First phase of Thailand’s ‘Naga With Road’ along the Mekong River from Loei to Ubon Ratchathani provinces to open in 2027 The first phase of Naga Withi, a new scenic road along the Mekong River in the Northeast of Thailand, is expected to open in 2027, the Department of Rural Roads revealed on Sunday. The […]

Egat eyes extending service life of two lignite-fired power generation units in Lampang province’s Mae Mo Power generation facilities in Lampang’s Mae Mo district, which are operated by Egat. The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is planning to extend the service life of two lignite-fired power generation units for a certain period, before decommissioning […]

Thailand’s ฿23 billion parliament faces major issues with water leaks, a collapsed ceiling, damaged documents, and a broken escalator Water leaks, collapsed ceiling, rotten seating and a broken escalator at ฿23 billion parliament complex Thailand’s ฿23 billion parliament faces major issues with water leaks, a collapsed ceiling, damaged documents, and a broken escalator. Officials and […]

Bangkok’s Yellow and Pink Line Rail systems undergo tests after accidents The operators of both the Yellow and Pink lines are currently testing redesigned guide wheel and conductor rail systems in a bid to prevent repeat malfunctions. The roll-out follows recent incidents in which a guide wheel fell from a running Yellow Line train, damaging […]

Bustling Bangkok Port, run by the Port Authority of Thailand, is located on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River in Klong Toey district. (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut) Bangkok’s KlongToey smart port plan to progress Panel to start reviewing space management, land use and community welfare Guidelines for land use in the Klong Toey Port redevelopment project […]

Thailand’s Richest Man’s Net Worth Soars to Over $16 Billion as He Surges Ahead with Energy-Telecom Merger Sarath Ratanavadi has solidified his position as Thailand’s wealthiest individual, driven by the anticipated completion of the merger between his energy and telecom companies. His net worth has soared to over $16 billion, reflecting an increase of approximately […]

Windfall from renewables scheme EXPLAINER: The second phase is expected to lead to huge investments by developers of clean power generation facilities The much-delayed second phase of the renewables scheme is expected to be revived this month, with a new auction for renewable energy projects expected to draw both existing and new investors. The scheme […]