Category: Construction News

Bangkok’s Skytrain (BTS) operation concession contracts proposed to be extended by 40 years 28 November 2019 Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will propose to the cabinet the extension of BTS’ operation concession contracts by another 40 years, with fares capped at not more 65 baht per trip throughout the period. The BTS or skytrain is operated […]

Section of Ayutthaya and Nakhon Ratchasima new tollway may be open for Songkran 2020 30 November 2019 A section of a new tollway linking Ayutthaya and Nakhon Ratchasima may be open for a trial run during Songkran next year, according to the Highways Department. Department chief Sarawut Songsiriwilai said while much of the construction involving […]

Central Pattana (CPN) and Mitsubishi Estate form JV to boost Central Village outlet mall 28 November 2019 Central Village parent Central Pattana (CPN) has attracted foreign investment from Japanese real estate developer Mitsubishi Estate through its Singapore-based subsidiary. Under the agreement, the Thai property development firm is a majority shareholder with a 70-per-cent stake in […]

State Railway of Thailand’s Sri Racha-Map Ta Phut double track rail to cost Bt38.5 billion By THE NATION The double track rail system linking Sri Racha with Map Ta Phut is expected to cost Bt38.5 billion, according to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). The route, 202 kilometres long, will have 18 stations. It will […]

Pattaya pushes infrastructure construction projects to boost tourism construction of 8 kilometre light rail system to connect to high-speed train station in Central Pattaya By The Nation Pattaya City has accelerated infrastructure construction to support the expansion of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), expecting to boost the number of tourists to more than 2 million […]

Transport Minister demands controversial plans for northern expansion of Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport be clarified 26 November 2019 Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has demanded that controversial plans for the northern expansion of Suvarnabhumi airport be clarified, in a bid to clear doubts surrounding the 42-billion-baht project. His ministry will be the first to decide whether to […]

Chonburi Clean Energy (CCE) launches eco-friendly waste-to-energy power plant By THE NATION Chonburi Clean Energy (CCE) has inaugurated its advanced, environmentally friendly waste-to-energy power plant at WHA Chonburi Industrial Estate 1. CCE is an international consortium of three companies with their respective areas of expertise providing new alternatives for future energy utilising industrial waste. Three […]

Pattaya Tram network set to transform resort – less traffic, less accidents, more convenience promised Pattaya’s mayor has painted a rosy picture of Pattaya’s future as plans for a Tram Way look set to be completed next year. He has promised less traffic, less accidents, and more convenience for tourists and residents alike. But the […]