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  • Thailand NewsViral photo: Power pole piercing through sewer in Sisaket

    Viral photo: Power pole piercing through sewer in Sisaket

    A snapshot showing a power pole piercing a drainage pipe beside Highway 226 in Sisaket’s Uthumphon Phisai district has taken social media by storm. Within a day, the post, shared by the Watchdog.Act Facebook page, amassed a staggering 28,000 likes, accompanied by over 3,200 comments, and shared a whopping 2,400 times. Critics lambasted the contracted builders for their apparent oversight, failing…

  • Thailand NewsKrungsri Research predicts growth for Thai construction

    Krungsri Research predicts growth for Thai construction

    Krungsri Research unveiled the dynamic trajectory of Thailand’s construction sector for the next two years. According to the report, the construction industry is poised for a meteoric rise, with an anticipated annual growth rate of 3% to 4%. This surge aligns seamlessly with the overall investment value in construction, heralding a golden era of development on the horizon. The state…

  • Thailand NewsThai workers set to transform South Korea’s shipbuilding industry

    Thai workers set to transform South Korea’s shipbuilding industry

    Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn secured an agreement during his recent visit to Seoul as 3,000 Thai workers are set to revolutionise South Korea’s shipbuilding sector. The minister, in a high-stakes meeting at Lotte Hotel Seoul, clinched a deal with representatives from five top South Korean shipbuilders: HD Hyundai Heavy Industry, Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, Hyundai Samho, Samsung Heavy Industries, and Hanwha…

  • Thailand NewsThai envoy unveils plan for Taiwanese investment boom

    Thai envoy unveils plan for Taiwanese investment boom

    In an exclusive interview with CNA on Tuesday, the executive director of the Thailand Trade and Economic Office (TTEO), declared the nation’s readiness for an influx of Taiwanese investment, particularly in electronic manufacturing and construction projects. Narong Boonsatheanwong highlighted Thailand’s emergence as a Southeast Asian electronics manufacturing powerhouse, with a burgeoning global reputation for printed circuit board (PCB) production. Drawing…

  • Thailand NewsRama II expressway construction issues prompt contractor downgrade considerations

    Rama II expressway construction issues prompt contractor downgrade considerations

    The construction of the Rama II Road expressway, currently plagued by delays, substandard work and safety concerns, has prompted Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to consider downgrading contractors responsible for the project. The state budget office was instructed to investigate possible penalties for the contractors involved. Patricia Mongkhonvanit, director-general of the Comptroller General’s Department, was called to meet with the prime…

  • Thailand NewsThailand gears up for 4 expressway projects worth 120 billion baht

    Thailand gears up for 4 expressway projects worth 120 billion baht

    The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) is set to launch four expressway projects amounting to approximately 120 billion baht (US$3.3 billion). The projects, once approved and operational, are anticipated to stimulate economic growth and create job opportunities across the nation. Surachet Laophulsuk, the head of EXAT, revealed that the four proposals are ready for submission to the Cabinet for approval.…

  • Thailand NewsExcavation work safety on Pattaya Third Road sparks concern

    Excavation work safety on Pattaya Third Road sparks concern

    Residents and commuters traversing Pattaya Third Road are in a state of unease, particularly at Soi Chalermprakiat 25, where ongoing road excavation has plunged the area into darkness, raising alarming safety concerns. The absence of essential safety precautions such as warning signs and adequate lighting has turned the construction site into a breeding ground for accidents, endangering both drivers and…

  • Thailand NewsMyanmar worker squashed to death by concrete

    Myanmar worker squashed to death by concrete

    A construction worker from Myanmar died at the weekend after being crushed by concrete wall panels in Cherng Talay, Phuket. The 25 year old Burmese worker, Aye Myat Thu, was sent to Thalang Hospital but was later pronounced dead. Police officers arrived at the accident scene at the construction site at around 11.30am, Saturday, February 3. The site supervisor, Pimpisa…

  • Thailand NewsConstruction chaos in Pattaya causes college walls to crumble

    Construction chaos in Pattaya causes college walls to crumble

    Dusit Thani College finds itself on shaky ground as a drainage project on Sukhumvit Road wreaks havoc on its walls. The Soi Phothisan to Khlong Naklua Phase 2 project, meant to improve the drainage system, caused damage that has left students and staff in dismay. The ambitious construction venture, involving the excavation of sand mounds near the college, has taken…

  • Thailand NewsPattaya’s traffic nightmare: Deputy mayor tackles commute delays

    Pattaya’s traffic nightmare: Deputy mayor tackles commute delays

    In a bid to combat the chaos caused by the never-ending construction along Sukhumvit Road, Pattaya, Deputy Mayor Manot Nongyai took matters into his own hands, leading a team on a mission to bring relief to frustrated commuters. Accompanied by reps from the contracted company, Pattaya police, and Engineering Office staff, the Deputy Mayor rolled up his sleeves and descended…

  • Thailand NewsSaraburi mayor arrested on bribery allegations involving construction contracts

    Saraburi mayor arrested on bribery allegations involving construction contracts

    Prachum Khwanmuang, mayor of tambon Talad Noi municipality in Saraburi province, was apprehended by authorities yesterday, January 23, due to alleged allegations of bribery. Accused of taking a 12% bribe for authorising the payment of construction contracts, his illicit gains are estimated to be around 700,000 baht. The arrest took place in front of Sing Buri Wetchakarn Hospital in the…

  • Thailand NewsConstruction worker killed in crane accident on Rama II, Bangkok

    Construction worker killed in crane accident on Rama II, Bangkok

    A construction worker was killed on the under-construction elevated road near Soi 72, heading towards Kanchanaphisek Road in the Samae Dam area, Bang Khun Thian District, Bangkok, at precisely 1.27pm today, January 18. A sling snapped, sending the crane’s suspended basket hurtling to the ground on Rama II Road in Bang Khunthian district. Rescue workers, racing against time, revealed that one…

  • Thailand NewsNew 6.5 kilometre six-lane road to link Phutthamonthon Sai 4 with Bang Yai-Kanchanaburi Motorway

    New 6.5 kilometre six-lane road to link Phutthamonthon Sai 4 with Bang Yai-Kanchanaburi Motorway

    The Department of Highways in Thailand embarked upon a new project to construct a 6.5-kilometre-long six-lane road that will link Phutthamonthon Sai 4 Road with the Bang Yai-Kanchanaburi Motorway. The new roadway is expected to alleviate traffic congestion on the existing roads and foster urbanisation in the adjoining areas. The highway will extend through four districts in Nonthaburi and into…

  • Thailand NewsBody found in communication cable pipe tunnel at Pathum Thani

    Body found in communication cable pipe tunnel at Pathum Thani

    A body was found inside a communication cable pipe tunnel on the road at 2.30am this morning, January 10, along Khlong Ha Thanyaburi – Khlong Luang in front of the Homeless Protection Center in Pathum Thani Province, Village No. 2, Rangsit Subdistrict, Thanyaburi District, Pathum Thani province. Police Lieutenant Deputy Inspector Putthapong Yokchom (Investigator), of Thanyaburi Police Station, Pathum Thani…

  • Thailand NewsBazaar hotel Bangkok slapped with 1.3 million baht fine for unlawful construction

    Bazaar hotel Bangkok slapped with 1.3 million baht fine for unlawful construction

    Following the removal of the statues of Kru Kai Kaew and other deities, including Khun Paen, Umathumma, Brahma, nine-tailed fox, Thep Heng Chia, Thep Naja, and Thep Chaothaising, from the premises of The Bazaar Hotel Bangkok yesterday, a hefty fine of over 1.3 million baht (US$ 37,325) was levied on the company for unlawful construction activity in the area. Despite…

  • Thailand NewsWorker’s death prompts safety concerns on Bangkok’s Rama 2 road construction site

    Worker’s death prompts safety concerns on Bangkok’s Rama 2 road construction site

    In the heart of Bangkok, a tragic incident unfolded yesterday, at 10.30am, as a worker on a construction site on Rama 2 road, Bang Khun Thian, lost his life. A substantial quantity of steel construction equipment had fallen on him, leading to immediate action from the Bangkok engineering teams and other pertinent agencies. The Expressway Authority of Thailand promptly reacted…

  • World NewsHeroic crane driver’s daring rescue: Death-defying stunt saves colleague from £750m tower inferno (video)

    Heroic crane driver’s daring rescue: Death-defying stunt saves colleague from £750m tower inferno (video)

    A modest crane driver showcased Hollywood-worthy heroics to save a construction worker from the blazing £750 million (30 billion baht) One Station Hill development in Reading, in the United Kingdom. The astonishing rescue unfolded as smoke and flames threatened a worker’s life, and the crane operator, Glen Edwards, became an unlikely superhero. In a gripping three-minute ordeal captured on film,…

  • Business NewsLiuGong Machinery’s blueprint: Constructing a new chapter across Asia-Pacific

    LiuGong Machinery’s blueprint: Constructing a new chapter across Asia-Pacific

    LiuGong Machinery, a Chinese construction machinery manufacturer, unveiled plans to establish three new factories and three machine assembly facilities in the Asia-Pacific region. The company is still in the process of deciding on the specific countries for these new developments, with Thailand being one of the potential locations. The commencement of these projects is anticipated for the following year, according…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket MP urges swift action on delayed Patong Tunnel

    Phuket MP urges swift action on delayed Patong Tunnel

    Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee recently took the floor in the House of Representatives, using his platform to challenge the ongoing delay in the construction of the much-anticipated Patong Tunnel. The Speaker of the House and the Deputy Minister of Transport were present to hear his concerns. With a reputation as a renowned tourist hotspot, Patong’s economic health is largely reliant…

  • Thailand NewsEGAT seeks Cabinet approval for 50.8 billion baht power generation boost in Bangkok

    EGAT seeks Cabinet approval for 50.8 billion baht power generation boost in Bangkok

    The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) anticipates approval from the Cabinet for its proposal to increase power generation at its south Bangkok gas-fired facility in Samut Prakan. The initiative recently underwent a public hearing. The proposal for additional capacity comes in response to the decommissioning of several generators. To ensure sufficient electricity for the capital’s inhabitants, EGAT deemed this…

  • World NewsSix dead after lift plummets 40 floors at construction site in India (video)

    Six dead after lift plummets 40 floors at construction site in India (video)

    A tragic accident occurred in Thane, India, where a high-rise construction site’s lift fell 40 floors, resulting in at least six fatalities. Five of the deceased died instantly and one later in the hospital. Additionally, three more sustained injuries. The incident transpired around 6pm local time on Sunday, September 10. The Thane Fire Brigade was promptly alerted and successfully rescued…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok crane catastrophe claims engineer’s life and injures Burmese workers

    Bangkok crane catastrophe claims engineer’s life and injures Burmese workers

    A crane collapse at a construction site within Srinakharinwirot University in the Asoke neighbourhood of Bangkok resulted in the death of a Thai engineer and caused injuries to two Burmese workers. The crane operator fled the scene amid the tragedy. Thong Lor Police Station officers rushed to the construction site at 4pm yesterday together with the rescuers and medical professionals. The…

  • Business NewsConstruction permit withdrawal sparks caution in Thai property lending

    Construction permit withdrawal sparks caution in Thai property lending

    The property developer community has been unsettled by the recent Ashton Asoke saga, wherein the construction permit was withdrawn, prompting lenders to proceed with caution when issuing debt instruments and loans to developers. AP Thailand’s chief executive, Anuphong Assavabhokhin, explained that it’s becoming increasingly challenging to secure loans as financial institutions grow wary of extending credit to real estate companies…

  • Thailand NewsBuilding dreams: Concrete ideas flow at Pattaya villa meet for Zenith Residences

    Building dreams: Concrete ideas flow at Pattaya villa meet for Zenith Residences

    In a groundbreaking development, a meeting was held yesterday morning to discuss innovative concrete solutions for the construction of the new Zenith Residences Pattaya, a luxury housing project comprising seven large residences. This project is set to introduce construction materials and technical solutions that have never been used before in Thailand’s residential construction sector. The meeting’s focal point was the…

  • Thailand NewsIllegal Cape Shark Villas shut down on Koh Tao Island”

    Illegal Cape Shark Villas shut down on Koh Tao Island”

    A villa constructed without permission in Cape Shark Villas has been instructed to cease operations by local authorities on Koh Tao Island. An investigation is underway to check if other villas within the resort have conformed to obligatory construction permits. The villa under investigation is strategically perched on a rocky ledge, providing direct access to the clear waters of the…

  • Pattaya NewsNeo Pattaya project revitalises Old Town Naklua with multimillion-baht budget

    Neo Pattaya project revitalises Old Town Naklua with multimillion-baht budget

    Pattaya’s deputy mayor, Manoch Nongyai, yesterday oversaw a restoration project at Chalerm Phrakiat Public Park in Old Town Naklua. The initiative is part of the larger Neo Pattaya project, which aims to transform Pattaya into a central hub for commerce and tourism within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) zone. This ambitious endeavour is supported by a multimillion-baht budget, and authorities…

  • Business NewsTeka Construction shifts focus to non-condo projects for revenue growth

    Teka Construction shifts focus to non-condo projects for revenue growth

    Teka Construction Plc is shifting its attention towards non-condominium projects, housing developments, and construction materials in an effort to decrease its dependence on high-rise residential projects. Chief Financial Officer Suphon Chongchintaraksa revealed that the company plans to broaden its scope and clientele to encompass various construction projects, including international schools, warehouses, shopping centres, and government sector developments. “Construction work in…

  • Pattaya NewsThepprasit Road upgrade aims to reduce accidents, accommodate underground cables

    Thepprasit Road upgrade aims to reduce accidents, accommodate underground cables

    In Pattaya, the construction of traffic islands on Thepprasit Road has sparked concerns among residents and business owners. Pattaya City Mayor Poramese Ngampiches reported he addressed these concerns, explaining that the traffic islands are part of a project to upgrade the road and its surrounding areas to accommodate future underground electrical cables, thus avoiding the need for re-excavation. Mayor Poramese…

  • Thailand NewsBuilding under construction collapses in Bangkok injuring 5

    Building under construction collapses in Bangkok injuring 5

    Over 100 Burmese workers fled to safety as a four-storey building under construction in Bangkok collapsed yesterday. Five people were injured. At 4pm, officers at Makkasan Police Station were informed that an unnamed building collapsed onto construction workers on Soi Wat Uthai Tharam, Kamphaeng Phet 7 Road, Huai Kwang district. Police, officials from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya dwellers want public restrooms built faster at pier

    Pattaya dwellers want public restrooms built faster at pier

    Pattaya dwellers want public restrooms at one pier to be built faster. Construction on the restrooms at the Bali Hai Pier has reportedly stalled. The restrooms were supposed to be built on June 14, 2021, after the construction began in December 2020. The budget for the project had been 3.88 million baht, according to local media. But the 32 restrooms…