The mixed-gauge mess of Thailand’s railways By James Clark https://futuresoutheastasia.com/ The Mixed-Gauge Mess Of Thailand’s Railways Thailand is in the process of expanding and duplicating railway lines across the country. While this is a much-needed improvement to the railway network, the choice of railway gauge will create further problems and cost more in the future. […]
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Thailand’s Provincial Electricity Authority allots B253bn for projects over 10 years The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), a state power distribution arm, plans to allocate capital spending worth 253 billion baht for a range of projects from smart meters to electric vehicles (EVs) over the next 10 years to help the government achieve its carbon neutrality […]
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Cambodian Government conducting feasibility study on improvement of national railway system and modernization of high-speed railway system The Cambodian Government is in the process of conducting a feasibility study on the development of the railway system and modernization of high-speed railway system in Cambodia. This is according to the Senior Minister Sun Chanthol, Minister of […]
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CBRE’s advice for navigating Thailand’s property market’s ups and downs The consultancy relies on professionalism and reliability to weather the storm Professionalism, reliability and agility have been key to helping property consultancy CBRE Thailand ride the cycle of ups and downs in the Thai property sector over the past 34 years. Aliwassa Pathnadabutr, the company’s […]
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Construction of Bangkok’s southern Purple Line to begin in August 2022 The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) has told its contractors to prepare to start foundation work on the southern MRT Purple Line in August, according to a well-informed source. The move comes after the Cabinet on Tuesday approved MRTA’s borrowing plan for […]
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Vietnam plans a two-thirds cut in thermal power between 2025 and 2045 and increase renewable power supply Vietnam will reduce coal-fired power supply by two-thirds between 2025 and 2045 and increase renewable power supply to account for more than half of the total reported VN Express. All localities have expressed agreement with the Ministry of […]
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Bangkok’s Peninsula Plaza bids adieu to make way for new THB4.6-billion hotel The Peninsula Plaza, a high-end shopping mall known for designer product outlets, jewellery shops and luxurious gourmet restaurants, is being torn down to make way for a new high-rise hotel with an investment of over 4.6 billion baht. Located next to the Grand […]
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Supernap Thailand signs PPA to build solar plant next to its data center outside Bangkok Company building solar farm on land next to data center Supernap Thailand has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) to build a solar plant next to its data center outside Bangkok. The company has made a PPA with WHA Utilities […]
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Cost to build homes in Thailand up 5.3%, Russia-Ukraine war blamed for Q1 rise The average cost of constructing a home rose 5.3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2022 as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war, according to Vichai Viratkapan, acting executive director of Real Estate Information Center. Service fees in the category of […]
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War in Ukraine sends construction material prices in Thailand soaring The Russian invasion of and subsequent war in Ukraine are driving up the prices of construction materials in Thailand, especially iron rod and steel products, the prices of which have already increased 35% year on year, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC) of […]
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