Category: Construction News

Mukdahan Governor Confirms Airport Project Will Proceed Following Cabinet Directive The Governor of Mukdahan, Mr. Worrayan Boonnarat, has firmly confirmed that the development of Mukdahan Airport will continue as planned, despite recent national media reports suggesting the Ministry of Transport had scrapped the project due to concerns over economic viability. Speaking at a press conference […]

New Prachin Buri bypass to ease traffic A new bypass road in Prachin Buri, built to ease urban traffic congestion and boost the region’s economic growth, has officially opened. The road, built by the Department of Rural Roads (DRR), links Highway 3452 to Ban Sang intersection in Ban Sang district of this eastern province. The […]

Sun, wind, and strategy – Thailand’s clean energy path Amid the global climate crisis and growing pressure from international environmental agreements, many countries are accelerating their transition to clean energy in earnest. This shift is not only aimed at reducing environmental impact, but also serves as a key strategy to enhance economic competitiveness. In 2024, […]

Thai Airport Authority Launches Ambitious Plan to Develop Land Around Six Airports AOT Seeks Private Investment to Transform Airport Peripheries into New Economic Zones Airports of Thailand (AOT) has unveiled an ambitious initiative to develop prime real estate surrounding its six major airports across the country. The “AOT Property Showcase: The Six Pillars of Opportunity”, […]

Wind Energy Holding Secures Four New Projects WEH’s licensed capacity surpasses 1,000 MW as revenue and profits maintain strong momentum. Bangkok, Thailand – Wind Energy Holding Co., Ltd. (WEH), Thailand’s leading wind energy producer, has secured four new renewable energy projects totalling 299.1 megawatts (MW), marking a major milestone in its expansion strategy. With this […]

Asia Pacific Rail 2025 – 28 – 29 May 2025 at BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand Asia’s No. 1 event for the entire rail value chain. 28 – 29 May 2025 | BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand Asia’s No.1 event for the entire rail value chain. At Asia Pacific Rail 2025, expect more rail operators, more content, more exhibitors, […]

Don’t rush Bangkok’s Collapsed State Audit Office building probe Bangkok Post Editorial Yesterday marked one month since one of the worst earthquakes in Thailand’s history shook the capital. The tremor mostly caused minor damage to thousands of properties nationwide, but one building — the under-construction State Audit Office (SAO) building in Chatuchak district — completely […]

High-Speed Rail Project – Extension and Future Plans for Thailand-China Connection The high-speed rail project in Thailand has faced a significant delay, with the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) approving a 201-day extension for the Saraburi-Kaeng Khoi section. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply. The high-speed rail project in Thailand […]

Thai Govt presses ahead with Land Bridge megaproject linking the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea The 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge, connecting Ranong with Chumphon is expected to help ease congestion in the Strait of Malacca, help reduce shipping time by three days, and shipping costs by 15%. The government is pushing legislation to support […]

Thai PM set to push transport megaprojects in Northeast Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is pushing for transport megaprojects in the Northeast to coincide with a mobile cabinet meeting in Nakhon Phanom on Tuesday. The push comes ahead of Ms Paetongtarn’s visit to the region on Monday as the government also mulls transport plans in […]