Author: Peter Carlisle

Bustling Bangkok Port, run by the Port Authority of Thailand, is located on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River in Klong Toey district. (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut) Bangkok’s KlongToey smart port plan to progress Panel to start reviewing space management, land use and community welfare Guidelines for land use in the Klong Toey Port redevelopment project […]

Thailand’s Richest Man’s Net Worth Soars to Over $16 Billion as He Surges Ahead with Energy-Telecom Merger Sarath Ratanavadi has solidified his position as Thailand’s wealthiest individual, driven by the anticipated completion of the merger between his energy and telecom companies. His net worth has soared to over $16 billion, reflecting an increase of approximately […]

Windfall from renewables scheme EXPLAINER: The second phase is expected to lead to huge investments by developers of clean power generation facilities The much-delayed second phase of the renewables scheme is expected to be revived this month, with a new auction for renewable energy projects expected to draw both existing and new investors. The scheme […]

Mitsubishi Power completes 5,300MW combined cycle power plant in Thailand Mitsubishi Power has completed construction of the eighth and final M701JAC unit of a 5,300MW natural gas-fired power plant project in Thailand. The multi-phase project features two gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) plants in Chonburi and Rayong Provinces with a total installed capacity of 5,300MW. […]

Nawarat Patanakarn Signs 3 New Construction Contracts Nearly THB2 Billion Nawarat Patanakarn Public Company Limited (SET: NWR) notified the Stock Exchange of Thailand on Tuesday that in August 2024 and September 2024, the company received three construction contracts as follows; On August 23, 2024. The company signed a contract with the Department of Highways to […]

Smart city experts to gather at 10th IEEE International Smart Cities Conference, from Oct 29 to Nov 1, in Pattaya International conference being staged under the theme ‘Revolution for Mankind’ Engineers and developers of smart cities worldwide will gather in Pattaya later this month to exchange views and discuss ideas on revolutionising urban development for […]

Meinhardt Thailand awarded major consultancy contract for CPGC Industrial Estate project in Rayong Province Meinhardt Thailand has been awarded a major consultancy contract for the CPGC Industrial Estate project in Rayong Province. The project spans over 3,068-1-15 rais of land (490 ha) and will be developed in three phases, including approximately 10 km of roadway. […]