Author: Peter Carlisle

Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand starts operation of mini-hydropower plant in Uttaradit’s Pha Chuk sub-district State-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) has started operating its 10th mini-hydropower plant in Uttaradit as the country continues its effort to reduce power prices by adopting more renewable energy. Thailand is trying to use more renewable energy, which […]

Finally! ‘new’ Bangkok park may open 4 years after it was finished A green “oasis” park located downtown could finally open over four years after it was completed. Several metal-sheeted hovels belonging to longtime residents were recently demolished, clearing the way for Pathumwananurak Park behind the Centralworld shopping mall to open, 49 months after it […]

Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) ramps up mainland to Koh Samui bridge plan The Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) is preparing to study the feasibility of building a bridge linking the mainland to Koh Samui. Exat governor Surachet Laophulsuk has visited the island to review information and inspect the proposed site for the bridge. If […]

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to study ammonia co-firing at coal-fired power plant in Rayong, Thailand Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd (TYO:7011), or MHI, said on Monday it will participate in a feasibility study for ammonia co-firing at a coal-fired power plant in Thailand. The 1,434-MW power station, located in Rayong province, southeastern Thailand, consists of two […]

Glasstech Asia & Fenestration Asia 2023 from 29 November to 1 December in Bangkok, Thailand After a successful comeback for the leading trade fair in Southeast Asia showcasing a regional reunion of the ASEAN glass and façade industry, the annual Glasstech Asia and Fenestration Asia took place at Marina Bay Sands from 26-28 October last […]

Thai developer Land & Houses to invest Baht9bn in 2023 SET-listed developer Land & Houses plans to spend 9 billion baht on the property business this year, with one-third going to three hotels as the economy and tourism sector are recovering. Naporn Sunthornchitcharoen, chairman of the company’s board of directors and executive committee, said the […]

Year of revival for Bangkok’s low-rise housing Pandemic has brought lifestyle changes and increased demand for bigger spaces, according to CBRE After more than a decade of consistent growth in the supply of condominiums in Bangkok, 2022 marked a return of low-rise housing as the home of choice for Thai buyers, according to the international […]