Thailand’s energy company Banpu to buy 50 MW of solar parks in Vietnam Thai energy company Banpu PCL (BKK:BANPU) today said it has agreed to acquire the companies holding a 50-MW portfolio of two solar parks in Vietnam in a deal worth USD 26.7 million (EUR 23.6m). The bundle includes the 15-MW Chu Ngoc solar […]
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CKPower to double renewable energy generating capacity in three years through six new electricity generating facilities in Thailand and the region CK Power Plc (CKP), one of the region’s largest producers of renewables-based electricity, has announced its plan to more than double its output in the next three years, reflecting the rapid global shift to […]
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Marubeni Thailand and Thai sugar producer Mitr Phol to pursue biofuel and renewable energy projects in Thailand Japan’s Marubeni Corp (TYO:8002) on Monday said it will partner will Thai sugar producer Mitr Phol Sugar Corp Ltd to jointly make bio plastic products, produce bioethanol and develop renewable energy projects in Thailand. Through its Thai unit […]
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Thailand offers free counselling for foreign retirees and Thai spouses on inheritance and other legal issues under international laws Thailand is stepping up its assistance for foreign retirees and their Thai spouses by providing free counselling on inheritance and other legal issues under international laws. This support is being carried out by the Office of […]
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Thai Government agrees in principle proposal to allow foreigners to hold land ownership of one rai for residential purposes, feasibility study to follow Thai Government puts brakes on proposals to increase foreign ownership quotas for condominiums and expand years of property leasehold rights for foreigners Thai Government still wants to entice wealthy expats The Centre […]
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Nippon Steel makes $763 million acquisition of two Thai steelmakers Japan is making a move to invest in Thai steel. Nippon Steel Corp, the largest manufacturer of steel in Japan has announced a strategic deal to buy stakes in two major steelmakers in Thailand. The deal is reported to be worth as much as US […]
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Thai Cabinet approves 10-year visa scheme to attract high-net-worth individuals and specialists By John Mendiola of Thai Silk Thailand’s bid to attract high-net-worth individuals and technical specialists with 10-year visas to boost the country’s economy has been approved by the Cabinet on Tuesday. While specific conditions and requirements are still being drafted, a few details […]
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Condominium market in Thailand’s Cha-am, Hua Hin and Khao Tao area slows Pandemic brings halt to new project launches but prices hold steady The condominium market in the Cha-am, Hua Hin and Khao Tao area remained slow in terms of both supply and demand in the second half of 2021, according to Sunchai Kooakachai, director […]
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Thailand’s estimated 1.49 trillion baht megaprojects plan for transport infrastructure Project to improve land, sea, air links The government has unveiled a plan to invest in various megaprojects worth an estimated 1.49 trillion baht this year, to improve Thailand’s land, sea and air connectivity. Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob announced the plan at a seminar titled […]
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Bangkok’s Yellow Line Monorail trial run proceeds smoothly Mr. Keeree Kanjanapas, the Chairman of BTS Group, led the Board of Directors and management team on a trial run of the Yellow Line monorail from the Yellow Line depot to Sri Nut station. This trial run went smoothly after the earlier successful trial run of the […]
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