Author: Peter Carlisle

Thais in favour of building a new airport 57km from Bangkok in Nakhon Pathom Sanook reported that a majority of Thais are in favor of building a new airport in Nakhon Pathom. The provincial capital of the province lies 57 kilometers west of the capital Bangkok. In a Nida Poll 65% of respondents thought it […]

The sky’s the limit for Thailand’s Riviera Group By Pattaya Mail 15 September 2019 Hot on the heels of their massive win of 14 awards at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2019 in May of this year, the Riviera Group was once again thrust into the limelight at the 15th Thailand Property Awards. Organised by […]

Bangkok’s ‘Skycycle lane’ idea offers elevated congestion-free travel Inspired by Xiamen Bicycle Skyway in China, Scira’s proposed raised bicycle route promises to improve connectivity and ease traffic woes. 15 September 2019 In a bid to promote the use of bicycles for daily transport, Smart City Innovative Research Academy (Scira), a think-tank on urban development under […]

Lenzing contracts Wood as engineering partner for the world’s largest lyocell plant in Prachinburi, Thailand With the recently announced plans to establish a lyocell production facility in Thailand, the Lenzing Group is taking an important step in meeting the strong demand for lyocell fibres and is further strengthening the company’s position as an industry leader […]

Bangkok’s Bang Sue hub beckons Developers looking at nearby opportunities, with Saphan Khwai attracting interest. 13 September 2019 The development of Bang Sue Central Station, which will become Thailand’s new rail transport hub when it opens in 2021, is having a significant impact on the property market in the areas surrounding it. The station itself […]

State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and Charoen Pokphand Group set to seal high-speed airport-link rail deal 13 September 2019 The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and Charoen Pokphand Group (CP)-led consortium is expected to sign a contract for the high-speed railway project linking three major airports this month, SRT acting governor Worawut Mala said on […]

Thailand’s National Water Resource Committee seeks go-ahead for three water projects Proposals concern tap water, drainage 13 September 2019 The National Water Resource Committee (NWRC) on Thursday approved three new major water management projects with a combined value of more than 18 billion baht and is now seeking cabinet approval on them, said Somkiat Prajumwong, […]