State Railway of Thailand’s bidding process on double-track rail projects comes under Government inquiry Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has appointed a panel to look into the e-bidding process by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to find contractors for two of its double-track rail projects, valued at 128 billion baht, according to the Isra news […]
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Laos government approves Bokeo-Boten expressway linking China, Laos and Thailand The Laos government has approved the construction of an expressway running between Bokeo province and Boten, which will link China and Thailand through Laos. The project was discussed at a design and survey meeting held in Bokeo on Wednesday, which was attended by the Governor […]
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Some construction works to go ahead out of safety concerns during the 30-day closure of all construction sites in Bangkok and surrounding provinces Seven types of construction works are pipe jacking, unfinished assembling of tower cranes, footing, scaffolding, fencing and infrastructure management, including drainage. The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is being asked to […]
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Myanmar Invites Bids for New Solar Power Projects Myanmar is seeking tenders to implement 12 solar power projects to raise foreign currency, with some 40 firms including Thai and Chinese companies planning to make bids. Bids for the 12 solar power projects were invited on May 24 and tenders are to be submitted by August […]
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Construction progress of China-Laos railway on schedule for December 2021 opening Despite the impact from the COVID-19 pandemic, both Chinese and Lao engineers are striving to complete the construction of the China-Laos Railway and put it in operation in December as scheduled. “It will be on December 2 when we are to complete the railway […]
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Thailand’s Clover Power eyes IPO to fuel expansion Clover Power Plc (CV), a renewable power plant developer and operator, aims to increase its electricity generation capacity sevenfold to 180 megawatts by 2023 as it plans to expand business through an initial public offering (IPO). The company will issue 320 million shares in an IPO to […]
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Construction workers joining ranks of Pattaya’s homeless The homeless population in Pattaya is increasing each passing day. The growth of Pattaya’s homeless population has been fueled by the closures of hotels, restaurants and other tourist businesses. But, increasingly, they’re being joined by former construction workers. Even before Pattaya shut down two construction camps run by […]
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Bangkok’s Red Line rail plans ‘soft’ August 2021 launch The Red Line rail project will commence a “soft” launch of its services on 02 August 2021 and will allow commuters free rides for three months, Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob says. The launch of the new service was postponed from March. The Red Line will cover […]
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Thailand’s Wind Energy Holding’s chairman wins share ownership lawsuit Nop Narongdej, the embattled energy business entrepreneur, has won another protracted legal battle against lese majeste fugitive Nopporn “Nick” Suppipat over the share ownership of Wind Energy Holding Ltd (WEH) in Thailand. Mr Nopporn filed a series of lawsuits against Mr Nop, former WEH chairman, in […]
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Bangkok Mass Transit System postpones test-run plans for the Pink and Yellow Line extensions Postponement following the temporary closure of construction worker campsites across the city to curb Covid-19 transmissions. The Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC) has postponed test-run plans for the Pink and Yellow Line extensions following the temporary closure of construction worker […]
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