Pattaya eyes 775-million-baht Koh Larn, Naklua upgrades Mayor Sonthaya Kunplome on Dec. 8 detailed the plan that calls for construction of 32 projects in the next three years. The plan still must be approved and funded by the central government. Of the total, 350 million baht is intended for the “Neo Koh Larn” project, which […]
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Nakhon Pathom-Hua Hin railway project to use extradosed double-track railway bridge over Ratchaburi province’s Mae Klong River An extradosed double-track railway bridge will be built across the Mae Klong River in Ratchaburi province. The “extradose” model will combine a balanced cantilever with tension cables 340 metres long, crossing a 160-metre wide section of the river […]
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Cambodia signs Implementation accord for 150MW Stung Tatai Leu dam on the Tatai River in Koh Kong province Minister of Mines and Energy Suy Sem on December 8 signed implementation agreements for a 150MW hydropower dam and two 500kV transmission lines. The 150MW Stung Tatai Leu dam will be built on the upper reaches of […]
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Construction of Cambodia’s first oil refinery put on hold again Construction of Cambodia’s first oil refinery oil plant has once again been put on hold, this time because of finance issues. The project, which sits on a site spanning the borders of Kampot and Preah Sihanouk province, is a joint venture between local investment firm, […]
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Thailand now welcomes Tourists from everywhere newly amended Special Tourist Visa (STV) long-stay programme Tourists from everywhere are now welcome to visit Thailand, irrespective of their countries’ Covid-19 situation, under a newly amended Special Tourist Visa (STV) long-stay programme. However, these travellers still need to comply with Thailand’s 14-day mandatory quarantine, deputy government spokeswoman Rachada […]
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Thailand’s B.Grimm has clear vision of the road ahead The conglomerate has continued at full speed for 142 years with a focus on operating with kindness 142 years ago, B.Grimm founders Bernhard Grimm and Erwin Mueller set out on a path that would have a ripple effect on Thailand. In 1878, they opened the first […]
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Construction of highway connecting Myanmar’s Dawei SEZ to the Thai border to commence next year The construction of a 140-kilometer two-lane highway connecting the Dawei Special Economic Zone (SEZ), in Tanintharyi Region to the Htikhee at the Thai border [Phu Nam Ron, Kanchanaburi province] will commence in mid-2021, according to the Dawei SEZ Management Committee. […]
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Myanmar to complete 135-megawatt gas-fired Rakhine power plant next year A US$170 million gas power plant project now being constructed in Kyaukphyu, Rakhine State, is expected to be complete before the end of 2021, said U Htu Htu Aung, deputy CEO of Supreme Trading Company, which is implementing the project. The project was given the […]
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Transport Ministry proposes a committee to decide on Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport 2nd terminal Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has been asked by the Transport Ministry to set up a committee, to be chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, to decide whether the North Expansion of Suvarnabhumi international airport requires the construction of a new […]
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Chonburi temple glass skywalk – New “landmark” opens to the public What has been described as a landmark for the province of Chonburi on Thailand’s eastern seaboard has opened. It is the 50 meter long glass skywalk, part of a 226 meter walkway 25 meters above the ground between a hill and a Buddhist monument […]
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