Category: Construction News

Thailand’s Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai chairs meeting with EEC Board on four major infrastructure development projects The construction of the high-speed airport rail network and development of U-Tapao Airport are expected to begin in January next year, according to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) board meeting on Monday. The meeting on four infrastructure development progress […]

Thailand’s Supreme Administrative Court dismisses BTSC suit filed against MRTA over for the Orange Line’s western extension The Supreme Administrative Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC) against the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) and its bidding committee for revising the terms of reference (ToR) for the […]

Trying to create a fairer property tax in Thailand Review of the law must address evasion and unequal rates The Finance Ministry is reviewing the Land and Building Tax Act. Public hearings were conducted to gather opinions from the public and stakeholders. The law has been in effect for five years, marking a significant phase […]

Thailand’s proposed southern Land Bridge threatens Thai island gem Locals fear industrial push may negatively impact Koh Phayam’s natural attractions Located 17 kilometres off the Andaman Sea coast, Koh Phayam, covering a 35km² area, is the second largest island in Ranong province. Blessed with unspoiled forests and pristine beaches, the island attracts visitors seeking peaceful […]

Thai Residential developers getting cold feet Launches decelerate amid weak demand The residential construction area permitted nationwide in the first three months of 2024 is expected to plunge to the lowest level in 12 quarters, reflecting developers slowing new launches of residential supply because of weak demand. Vichai Viratkapan, acting director-general of the Real Estate […]

Songkhla operators call for cruise ship terminal Plan to boost flagging tourist numbers The Songkhla Tourism Association is urging the government to further promote tourism in the province by building a cruise ship terminal and adding direct flights from cities in China to Hat Yai. Songchai Mungprasithichai, president of the Songkhla Tourism Promotion Association, said […]

TERRATEC Delivers Another EPBM for Bangkok Metro Purple Line TERRATEC in May announced the delivery of another new 6.39m diameter Earth Pressure Balance Tunnel Boring Machine (EPBM) for the construction of the Bangkok Metro Purple Line (C3). The event was attended by representatives from the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand and contractor ITD-NWR MRT […]