Proper restoration to original state promised for 131-year-old house that was demolished in Phrae Fine Arts Department to oversee work, officials deny wood sold off [Editor – Interested in the history of Thailand’s teak industry? Read Tracking the teak that transformed Thailand] The Fine Arts Department (FAD) has promised it will do its best in […]
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Construction of landmark skywalk in Thailand’s southernmost district of Betong to resume Thailand’s southernmost district of Betong is yet to build up a skywalk as a major landmark to attract more tourists later this year, an official said on Wednesday (June 17). The construction of Aiyerweng skywalk in the Thai-Malaysian border district has been 77 […]
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Rayong’s U-tapao International Airport and Eastern Airport City Project contracts signed Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha chaired the signing ceremony at Government House for a Public Private Partnership (PPP) Agreement for the U-tapao International Airport and Eastern Airport City projects. The deal is between the Eastern Economic Corridor Office of Thailand (EECO) and U-tapao International […]
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The Phra Pok Klao Sky Park in Bangkok built on an abandoned elevated train track is set to open later this month A new park in Thailand’s capital – built on an abandoned train track – can be a model for turning the city’s other unused spaces into much-needed green areas to boost well-being and […]
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Myanmar set to build 160km long seaside road to connect Nga Yoke Kaung beach of Ayeyarwady region and Gwa township of Rakhine state Myanmar’s Ministry of Construction is planning to build a 160km long seaside road to connect Nga Yoke Kaung beach of Ayeyarwady region and Gwa township of Rakhine state, a ministry’s official told […]
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PetroVietnam Power Corporation approves plan to build two new Nhơn Trạch thermal power plants PetroVietnam Power Corporation (PV Power) has approved an investment plan to build Nhơn Trạch 3 and 4 thermal power plants with combined capacity of between 1,300-1,760 MW. The plants will be constructed in the southern province of Đồng Nai with an […]
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JA Solar Supplies High-Efficiency PERC Modules for Thailand’s Largest Floating Solar Power Plant Thailand’s 12.5MW floating power plant was successfully connected to the grid JA Solar, a leading manufacturer of high-performance photovoltaic products, announced that the Thailand’s 12.5MW floating power plant, which utilized its high-efficiency PERC modules, was successfully connected to the grid. As the […]
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Fury in Phrae as historical building torn down Phrae governor tries to sidestep blame Phrae: The provincial governor has ordered a probe into the demolition of a 127-year-old two-storey building that was once used by the British. The demolition of the house provoked an uproar among local residents. The building was an office that belonged […]
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Sunny Vietnam has the region’s largest installed capacity of solar power, weakens Vietnam’s love-hate relationship to coal Near the southern Vietnam beaches filled with kite surfers and mud baths, there sits a hydropower plant called Da Mi. It is no longer just generating power from dams and falling water, however. Crews added solar panels to […]
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Cambodia recommended for low costs for expat retirees Cambodia is recommended for its low living costs, stunning scenery and fascinating history – ideal for expat retirees. The claim in a recent report by emigrate.co.uk. One important aspect in Cambodia’s favour, it said, is that visas are still comparatively easy to get for retirees as well […]
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