Category: Construction News

Panel defends changes to contract for Thailand’s high-speed rail project connecting Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and U-tapao airports The Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Committee has defended its plan to amend the contract for the high-speed rail project connecting Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and U-tapao airports, saying the move is critical to keep the flagship infrastructure project alive […]

Thailand’s Double-track Southern Line opens fully between Hua Hin and Prachuap Khiri Khan The double-track Southern Line is now fully in use between Hua Hin and Prachuap Khiri Khan, with rail officials saying the upgraded route will play a key role in boosting tourism and generating more than 72 million baht in revenue after 2025. […]

Thailand expands northern rail network with record-breaking elevated section PATTAYA, Thailand – Say hello to Lopburi 2 Station, the latest addition to Thailand’s modern railway network! Officially opened on 5 December 2025, this brand-new elevated station in Tha Wung District, Lopburi is part of the double-track railway project — making train travel faster, safer, and […]

State Railway of Thailand sounding out public on proposed Dark Red Line from Wongwian Yai (Bangkok) to Maha Chai (Samut Sakhon) The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has begun collecting public input on the proposed Dark Red Line commuter rail extension from Wongwian Yai in Bangkok to Maha Chai in Samut Sakhon. It is a […]

Raimon Land steps up sale of major holdings Developer in acute need of cash Raimon Land (RML) is accelerating the sale of major assets, including its 8.4-billion-baht stake in the One City Centre (OCC) office tower, as part of efforts to enhance liquidity in the first quarter of 2026. Chief financial officer Sorrapong Mamuang said […]

Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat), Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) oppose proposed double‑deck Ngamwongwan–Rama 9 expressway Groups cite safety risks, lack of transparency The Union of Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) and consumer advocates have slammed the proposed double‑deck Ngamwongwan–Rama 9 expressway, citing safety hazards and withheld environmental impact reports. The union met the Thailand Consumer […]

Royal Thai Navy Launches Second Runway Project at U-Tapao International Airport in Rayong province The Royal Thai Navy has formally begun construction of the second runway and taxiway at U-Tapao International Airport, marking a major step in efforts to develop the Eastern Aviation City and strengthen Thailand’s position as a regional aviation hub. The groundbreaking […]

Ko Samui market resembles Phuket’s 2022 peak Momentum driven by foreign demand The Samui property market now mirrors Phuket’s 2022 peak, with newly launched villas reaching a 15-year high and land prices up 10%, according to property consultancy Colliers Thailand. Phattarachai Taweewong, the firm’s research and communication director, said the island’s momentum is being driven […]