Hitachi Zosen gets energy-from-waste order in Rayong Province, Thailand 8 July 2019 Japan’s Hitachi Zosen Corp announced in the past few days a couple of orders for Energy-from-Waste (EfW) plants in China and Thailand. First, the company said it had secured a contract from Singapore-based Jurong Engineering Limited (JEL) to build and install a stoker […]
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Bangkok Mass Rapid Transit begins testing Blue line – free pilot service to the public soon Ride Bangkok’s new subway free under Chinatown, Chao Phraya River this month 8 July 2019 Slide at speed under Bangkok’s Chinatown and Chao Phraya River for free when – maybe “if” – the latest announced opening date comes to […]
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Way cleared for bids to open for U-Tapao airport redevelopment under Thailand’s Eastern Airport City project 5 July 2019 The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy Committee will proceed with the opening of bids for the redevelopment of U-Tapao airport under the Eastern Airport City project on expectations of declaring the winners by the end of […]
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Hitachi to deliver two trains in October for Bangkok BTS Red Line 6 July 2019 The first two trains for the Red Line route will be delivered from Japan in October this year, Transport Minister Arkhom Tempittayapaisith said on Saturday. “The Red Line route will operate within 2020,” Arkhom said after a site visit to […]
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From Bangkok to Beijing – ‘Trans-Asean’ bullet train plan to link Thailand with Laos and China 7 Jul 2019 Bangkokians may find it hard to imagine that their next trip to Beijing could begin in Bang Sue. The district, which has garnered less fame than its neighbour, Chatuchak, the city’s hub for travel to the […]
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Thailand adjusts alternative energy development plan 5 July 2019 Thailand’s Ministry of Energy has adjusted the 10-year Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP), aiming to strengthen the country’s energy security and raise the ratio of power generated from renewable sources. Head of the Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency Yongyut Juntararotai said that the amendment […]
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Bangkok Lighthouse Club Networking Evening – July 10th, 2019 – RSM We are back this month at Clubhouse again for our networking function, big thanks to Gareth and the team at RSM for once again supporting our great group These are a great networking function but require commitment and numbers for these evening events to […]
Continue ReadingALPLA and GC plan to build plastic recycling plant in Thailand Austrian packaging solutions provider ALPLA will partner with PTT Global Chemical (GC) to build a plastic recycling plant in Thailand. Under the collaboration, the partners will launch a feasibility study for the joint construction of the plant. PTT Global Chemical president and CEO Supattanapong […]
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Thailand’s CP plans $330m Pattaya seaside hub linked to high-speed rail Retail and housing complex meant to draw more traffic to resort city Pattaya 4 July 2019 Thai conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group plans to build a huge commercial and residential complex in the beach city of Pattaya, the Nikkei Asian Review has learned, a project […]
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Osaka Gas to Set Up Solar Power JV in Thailand 3 July 2019 Osaka Gas Co. said Wednesday it has agreed with Bangkok-based Energy Pro Corp. to establish a solar power joint venture in Thailand. The new company, provisionally named OE Solar Co., will install photovoltaic cells on roofs of shopping centers, factories and other […]
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