Two wind energy projects connected in Vietnam’s Central Highlands province of Dak Nong Two wind power projects in Dak Song district in the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong, which are worth more than 2.6 trillion VND (113.52 million USD) in total, had been completed as of October 31. Accordingly, the 50MW Dak Hoa and […]
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Bangkok’s Scala Theatre demolition breaks hearts of Thai film fans The once-famous “Scala Theatre”, in operation for 54 years in Bangkok’s Siam Square, was demolished earlier this week. It was a heart-breaking moment for local film fans. The capital’s only independent, single screen cinema closed its curtains for the final time last year. The demolition, […]
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New 2-kilometre-long link road to ease traffic at U-Tapao International Airport in Rayong A 2-kilometre-long road is set to be constructed linking a nearby motorway with U-tapao airport in Rayong, the Department of Highways (DoH) said on Tuesday. The project will take three years to complete and is due to break ground next year at […]
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State-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand eyes 2nd floating farm Set to build a solar plant in Khon Kaen State-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) looks forward to building its second floating solar farm in Khon Kaen after commencing commercial operation of the hydro-floating solar hybrid project at Sirindhorn Dam in Ubon Ratchathani. Claimed […]
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Cambodia’s Dara Sakor International Airport in Koh Kong province Set for Flight Trials Early Next Year Dara Sakor International Airport in Koh Kong province is set for flight trials earlier next year as the whole construction process is close to completion. The trial will lead to commercial flight service to commence and contribute to the […]
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Bangkok’s 42-kilometre 8-lane Ratchapruek road to be expanded to 10-lane road by 2024 Ratchapruek Road, one of the main routes to the north of Bangkok and the western bank of the Chao Phraya River, is being expanded to keep up with the robust economic activities in Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani, said the Department of Rural […]
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Demolition begins on Bangkok’s historic art deco Scala theater despite mall developer’s preservation promise SEE ALSO: Can Bangkok’s Historic Art Deco Theater ‘The Scala Cinema’ Be Saved? Nov 1, 2021 The historic facade of an art deco theater from Bangkok’s golden age of cinema was being demolished this morning, according to a video taken from […]
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Siemens Gamesa signs $400 million wind gear agreement with Vietnam’s BCG Energy Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGREN.MC) has signed a preliminary agreement to supply wind turbine gear worth up to $400 million to Vietnam’s BCG Energy, Vietnam’s government said on Monday. The memorandum of understanding is part of the Vietnamese firm’s move to develop wind […]
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Cambodia announces it does not plan to develop anymore new coal-fired power plants Suy Sem, Minister of Mines and Energy, has said that Cambodia does not plan to develop anymore new coal-fired power plants in addition to the projects already approved by the Royal Government since 2019 and continue to encourage investment in clean energy […]
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Thailand still a retiree magnet – ranks 5th in world’s most desirable places to retire Thailand ranks in the world’s top five most desirable places to retire, according to an analysis of Google search terms. The study involved searches made from 142 countries, and was conducted by Money.co.uk, one of the UK’s leading comparison websites […]
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