Category: Construction News

Rayong developers reduce launches as sales decline Pause in launches of condo supply urged Developers in Rayong are adjusting to a market slowdown by reducing the bulk of newly launched residential supply in the first quarter of 2024, in response to consecutive declines in sales. Vichai Viratkapan, acting director-general of the Real Estate Information Center (REIC), said […]

BEM to buy 51 electric trains this year for Bangkok’s Orange and Blue lines Siemens or Japan Transport Engineering Company tipped as the most likely suppliers for the new trains, with delivery anticipated for 2027 Bangkok Expressways and Metro Plc (BEM) is in the process of selecting a provider of 51 electric trains, 30 of […]

Thailand’s Energy Absolute’s shares suspended after CEO and deputy resign amid fraud probe The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) halted trading in shares of renewable energy firm Energy Absolute on Monday after its top two executives stepped down following accusations of fraud. CEO Somphote Ahunai and deputy CEO Amorn Sapthaweekul resigned on Sunday after the […]

Koh Chang bridge to connect with mainland Trat ‘likely to cost B10bn’ Building a bridge to connect Trat on the mainland to Koh Chang, the province’s popular island, will likely cost 10 billion baht, according to the Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat). Exat governor Surachet Laophulsuk recently surveyed possible construction locations after the Transport Ministry […]

Bangkok’s Pink Line extension 60% complete, expected to open next year The construction of an extension section of the MRT Pink Line train from Si Rat station to Muang Thong Thani is currently 60.24% complete, the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) announced this week. The completed work covers 66.9% of total civil works, and 47.12% […]

Locals resist Bangkok tunnel option on Kaset-Nawamin Road Underground expressway to cost $50bn Residents have opposed the Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat)’s proposal to construct an underground route to replace a controversial section of the N1 Expressway development after a 17-month initial feasibility study. Exat held a third hearing on the project at a hotel […]

Speed up construction of 87km section of Korat motorway urges Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit 24 June 2024 The transport minister wants construction to be accelerated in time for the New Year holidays, so motorists from Bangkok do not spend hours stuck in traffic Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit has ordered the Highway Department to accelerate the […]