Phuket Landowner Proposes New Terminal to Ease Airport Strain The potential expansion of Phuket International Airport has been proposed by the owner of a large land plot, according to a report in the Thai Rath newspaper today, January 9. With an anticipated boom in tourism and growing demand from airlines for more landing allowances, the […]
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Vietnam Ramps Up 24/7 Efforts for Ninh Thuan Nuclear Project Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is urging quick action from ministries and local authorities to expedite the restart of the Ninh Thuan nuclear power plants. At a recent Steering Committee meeting in Hanoi, Chinh emphasized the need for round-the-clock work to support the nation’s development. […]
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His Majesty the King bestows Bangkok’s Pink Line name ‘Wiwat Nakhon’ His Majesty the King has graciously bestowed the MRT Pink Line the name “Wiwat Nakhon”, meaning “the progress of the city”. The official name will be MRT Wiwat Nakhon Line. His Majesty the King has graciously bestowed the MRT Pink Line — the Khae […]
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Bangkok Lighthouse Late Lunch January 2026 – sponsored by Kawarau consulting Lighthouse members, family and friends, please see details for this month’s late lunch Please see the first event for the year at a new venue, we will be going to Rava restaurant on soi 33 [the old bistro 33] we are proudly sponsored by […]
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Vietnam’s Economic Growth Set to Surpass Thailand Vietnam is poised to overtake Thailand in economic size, driven by significant state-led infrastructure investments. The Vietnamese government aims for a real GDP growth of 8% in 2025 and over 10% in subsequent years, whereas Thailand’s growth is projected to decelerate due to domestic political instability and border […]
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Constant Energy Commissions 3 MW Rooftop Solar Project for Unicabinet Industry in Thailand’s Prachin Buri province Constant Energy, a leading renewable energy provider in Asia, has successfully completed and commissioned a 3 MW rooftop solar project for Unicabinet Industry Co., Ltd., one of Thailand’s largest manufacturers of wood products for the cabinet industry. The project […]
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China’s SN Power Secures USD208 Million Contract to Run under construction Cambodian LNG Power Plant in Koh Kong province Shenzhen Nanshan Power has won an operation and maintenance contract worth USD208 million for a liquefied natural gas-fired power plant under construction in Cambodia. SN Power Gas Turbine Engineering and Technology received a letter of award […]
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Discover the 1,700-Year-Old Ancient Dvaravati Town and UNESCO World Heritage Site The Ancient Town of Si Thep, located in Thailand’s Phetchabun province A “must” visit if travelling Route 21 between Saraburi – Phetchabun – Loei The 1,700-Year-Old Ancient Dvaravati Town and UNESCO World Heritage Site The Ancient Town of Si Thep, located in Thailand’s Phetchabun […]
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Right-angled running track draws flak in Southern Thailand’s Songkhla province Officials say track at B30-million sports centre was only intended for walking A new 30-million-baht sports complex in Songkhla province has drawn sharp public criticism for a sharply angled running track that is not safe or practical for use. The authorities responsible for the project […]
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Cambodia’s Battambang Completes Construction of Massive Water Treatment Facility to Meet Growing Urban Demand New high-capacity plant set to launch in early 2026 will double the provincial capital’s clean water supply through advanced Chinese engineering The skyline of Battambang’s Kampong Seima area has been permanently transformed with the 100 percent completion of the province’s third […]
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