Council of Engineers of Thailand (COET) proposes methods to solve flooding in Bangkok The Council of Engineers of Thailand (COET) is proposing that relevant bodies quickly make improvements to the flood prevention infrastructure along the Chao Phraya River, and warned that there is a probability of Bangkok becoming submerged in 10 years if the water […]
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Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) looks to underground Plastic Rainwater Storage Structures The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) will pilot underground Plastic Rainwater Storage Structures (PRSS) in a move to help prevent flooding and water scarcity on industrial estates, with Japanese cooperation. The technology is another IEAT effort to deal with water issues […]
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Utopia Corporation, a leading real estate developer in Phuket, appoints three senior executives to lead new era of expansion The executive trio will join forces to lead Utopia Hospitality Group (UHG), a new hospitality brand under UCORP. The flagship brand will have an official launch soon with an ambition to elevate the hospitality industry in […]
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Government officials meet to discuss long-term visa options for foreigners in Thailand A government spokesman says the Thai PM has met with several members of his cabinet to discuss long-term residency options for foreigners. Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana says PM Prayut Chan-o-cha is currently in talks with a number of ministries and relevant agencies as to how […]
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Congratulations Chulalongkorn University for destroying the Scala theater, South East Asia’s last great movie theater It’s time to congratulate Chulalongkorn University for fulfilling their plans to replace the locally loved, internationally renowned and structurally sound Scala Theatre with a shopping mall. These plans were initially hatched nearly 10 years ago but were delayed due to […]
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Opinion – Bangkok’s Scala theater could have been the heart of Thai cinema for decades As someone who has grown up around and spent a career making movies, I understand how good cinema can be a catharsis for important conversation, introspection, or snapshot of the current zeitgeist. Good films, and even the infrastructure that support […]
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Thailand and Laos agree to promote infrastructure development, including two new bridges over the Mekong River construction of the fifth bridge connecting Bueng Kan of Thailand and Bolikhamxay province of Laos, and the sixth one connecting Ubon Ratchathani of Thailand and Salavan province of Laos. Thailand and Laos have agreed to promote the development of […]
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New ferry route Chon Buri – Songkhla, new speedboat Chumphon- Koh Samui Several new ferry services are launching to connect Thailand, with a long-haul route from Chon Buri (east Thailand) to Songkhla (south Thailand) and a new boat service launching from Chumphon to the islands of Ko Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao. The new […]
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WorldHotels to manage Layan Green Park in Phuket Layan Green Park Group’s first property in Phuket, Thailand will be managed by WorldHotels, under its Distinctive collection. The four-star, 403-key property, set to open in December 2022, is the first new-build in Thailand to receive the EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) certification. According to […]
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World ranking published of best – and worst – countries to be a construction worker The most dangerous places to be a construction worker are Myanmar and Uganda Clothing maker Workwear Guru has compiled a ranking of the best and worst countries in the world to be a construction worker, based on wages, cost of […]
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