Thailand’s richest man plans Bangkok’s tallest skyscraper next to Asiatique riverside mall Thailand’s richest man wants to set another record. Billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, via his recently listed property unit Asset World Corp, has his sights on building the nation’s tallest skyscraper. Details are scant — no official height has been set and completion isn’t expected […]
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BPP Vinh Chau commences construction of wind power plant in Vinh Chau, in Vietnam’s Soc Trang province BPP Vinh Chau (BPPVC), a subsidiary of Banpu Power of Thailand, began construction of a wind energy plant in the city of Vinh Chau, in the Vietnamese province of Soc Trang. The first phase of the wind farm […]
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Hua Hin Airport expansion to help transform Thailand’s sleepy east coast resort into a truly international tourist destination Often considered a quieter alternative to the likes of Pattaya, Phuket or Chiang Mai, the days of Hua Hin being known as a more laid back destination may be about to end. On Saturday, Thai news site […]
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Navarang Asset launches trendsetting Bangkok riverside condominium Na Reva Charoennakhon Standing in a CBD-equivalent prime area with unit prices starting at 3 million baht Navarang Asset Company Limited is livening up the market for premium condominiums in high potential locations in the first quarter of this year by launching the Na Reva Charoennakhon project (Charoennakhon […]
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Three major new motorways and extensions set to be built in central Thailand starting in 2021 Thai media has reported that three new motorways and extensions will be given the go ahead by the government this year with building expected to start next year. Top of the list is the 119 kilometer new motorway from […]
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Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Receives 12 Year Maintenance Service Extension for the BLCP Power Station in Rayong, Thailand Third Long-term Maintenance Contract Concluded with BLCP Power Nine years of effective technical service and support leads to new maintenance agreement Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd. (MHPS), concluded a third long-term maintenance agreement (LTMA) for the BLCP […]
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Thailand’s Charoen Energy and Water Asia Company Plans to Build Phoug noi dam on Mekong River south of Pakse in Laos A Thai hydropower company has plans to build what would be Laos’ sixth large-scale Mekong river dam, the latest cog in Laos’ ambitious plan to become the “battery of Southeast Asia.” FACT-SHEET OF […]
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China keen to invest in Myanmar’s Dawei Special Economic Zone (SEZ) A state-owned Chinese firm has expressed interest to invest in the planned Dawei Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Tanintharyi Region, U Myint San, vice chair of Dawei SEZ Management Committee, told The Myanmar Times. The Myanmar government has yet to respond to the Chinese, […]
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Hilton to convert former Grand Ayudhaya Hotel into a 608-room Hilton Bangkok Ratchada hotel by 2022 Hilton signed a management agreement for its largest hotel in Bangkok yet. When it opened the hotel will have more than 600 rooms. Together with real estate company AP Prime Property Company Ltd., Hilton will convert the former Grand […]
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Laos’ Luang Namtha to Become New Regional Transport Hub with investment in a dry port Laos’s northern province of Luang Namtha is poised to become a regional transport hub with investment in a dry port, leveraging its strategic location. The province is expected to serve as a prime site for an international trade center for […]
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