Category: Construction News

Boom anticipated for top Phuket projects Grade A residential projects in Phuket are valued at 337 billion baht and are expected to grow by 10-20% annually over five years, driven by demand from affluent buyers globally, according to C9 Hotelworks, a hospitality consultancy. Bill Barnett, managing director of C9 Hotelworks, said Phuket’s luxury properties are […]

Thailand’s Three-airport rail plan hits another snag Some coalition partners reportedly object to revisions in contract with CP-led consortium Opposition from within the coalition government has stalled revisions to a contract to build the long-delayed high-speed rail line inking Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and U-tapao airports, according to a source. The source on the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy […]

Bangkok’s overpass removal talks to clear way for new Orange rail line construction A woman prepares to cross the road at Bang Khun Non intersection in Bangkok on Nov 5, 2023, during heavy traffic. (File photo: Apichart Jinakul) The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) will speed up its discussions with the Bangkok Metropolitan […]

Transport Ministry to back six new Thai airport projects Passenger count to double in 20 years Passengers check in at Suvarnabhumi airport in Samut Prakan province on Monday. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb) The Transport Ministry is looking to support six airport development and construction projects, preparing the country to be the region’s transportation hub. Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn […]

Subcontractors Demand Payment Resolution in Thaioil Project Thaioil confirms full payments to main contractors amid subcontractor concerns over overdue payments; urges prompt settlement by UJV – Samsung, Petrofac, and Saipem. Reference is made to news reports by some media outlets on 21 October 2024, stating that the gathering by the Federation of Subcontractors of TOP […]

Khon Kaen to Nong Khai double-track construction completion by 2027 SRT approves 2nd phase, B28.6bn bid Passengers arrive at Nong Khai railway station. (Photo: State Railway of Thailand) Construction of the second phase of the double-track railway from Khon Kaen to Nong Khai, worth 28.6 billion baht, will begin at the end of this year […]

Thailand plans 71.6 kilometres expressway connecting Samut Sakhon and Samut Prakan Picture courtesy of MGR Online Thailand’s Expressway Authority (EXAT) is planning a new expressway spanning 71.6 kilometres to connect Samut Sakhon and Samut Prakan, aiming to significantly improve the transport infrastructure between these two provinces. The proposed project, named the Samut Sakhon-Samut Prakan Riviera, was disclosed by a […]

Major Highway Expansion Completed of Highway 317 expansion project, upgrading the route from Chanthaburi to Sa Kaeo from two lanes to four lanes The Thai Department of Highways has announced the full completion of the Highway 317 expansion project, upgrading the route from Chanthaburi to Sa Kaeo from two lanes to four lanes. The project, […]