Author: Peter Carlisle

Egat approved to buy power from 11 garbage plants in nine provinces 17 April 2019 The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has given a green light for the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) to buy electricity from 11 community garbage-fuelled power plants in nine provinces, the secretary general of the ERC said on Wednesday. Naruepat […]

Third runway approved for Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport A PROPOSED third runway for Suvarnabhumi International Airport has cleared the final hurdle, with the Cabinet yesterday approving the Bt21.8 billion project. The construction, to be overseen by the Airports of Thailand (AOT), is scheduled to be completed in 2021. Deputy government spokesman Weerachon Sukhondhapatipak said work is […]

State Railway of Thailand eyes new city river icon in Bangkok 16 April 2019 Land along the Chao Phraya River is becoming a magnet for real estate development, with companies keen to remodel areas on both sides of the river. Much of this interest comes in the wake of last year’s opening of Iconsiam, a […]

Amari Pattaya returns with a new look WITH a magnificent beachfront location and lush gardens, the completely refurbished and renamed Amari Pattaya will welcome guests this month. The resort, previously named Amari Ocean Pattaya, is a springboard to Pattaya’s vibrant attractions and local culture. Positioned along the coastline on the idyllic north end of Pattaya […]

Supalai upbeat on B35bn target 12 April 2019 SET-listed developer Supalai Plc remains confident of securing presales of 35 billion baht this year as targeted despite a dip in the first quarter. Managing director Tritecha Tangmatitham said the company’s plan to launch a high-value condo project in May will help boost presales in the remaining […]

SET-listed Sino-Thai Engineering to acquire Mo Chit Land for $136m 11 April 2019 Sino-Thai Engineering and Construction Pcl (STEC), a Thai-listed construction company, is set to acquire Mo Chit Land Company from BTS Group’s subsidiary U City Pcl for 4.32 billion baht ($135.85 million). STEC’s board of directors approved the development of the 7.79-billion baht […]

CKPower Ready to Generate Power from Xayaburi HPP after the Synchronization of the first Unit Generator Ceremony in Lao PDR 10 April 2019 H.E. Dr. Siri Jirapongphan, Minister of Energy of Thailand along with H.E. Dr. Khammany INTHIRATH, Minister of Energy and Mines, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, recently presided over the first unit of […]