Thai Contractor due to start on 11km Sikhiu-Kut Chick rail section Civil Engineering Co wins latest contract 7 March 2019 The Thai-Chinese high-speed railway project linking Bangkok and Nong Khai is making progress as the Thai constructor, Civil Engineering Co, has been awarded a contract to start building the 11-kilometre Sikhiu-Kut Chick section next month. […]
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US$96 million for first phase upgrades of three Myanmar airports 5 March 2019 A raft of agreements between the government and private firms are expected to be signed this month for the upgrading of three regional airports to international standards. The three airports concerned – Heho airport in Shan State, Mawlamyine airport in Mon State […]
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Fast trains between Thailand and Laos ‘in 4 years’ Govt sets deadline for Sino-Thai rail project 6 March 2019 The government will push for completion of the Thai-Sino high-speed railway project linking Bangkok and Nong Khai by 2023 so it can connect to another fast rail project in Laos, said Nathporn Chatusripitak, a spokesman for […]
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Oakwood and Boutique Corporation Enter Into a Strategic Partnership to Launch Oakwood Hotels and Apartments in Thailand 6 March 2019 This strategic partnership will develop and build new Oakwood-branded properties across key destinations in Thailand SINGAPORE, March 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Oakwood®, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree”), announced today the signing of […]
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The rise of branded residences in Phuket 6 March 2019 The number of branded residences in Phuket has increased significantly, with condominiums and villas managed by well-known hotel chains offering buyers access to hotels’ amenities and services and, equally important, rental returns. These developments are legitimately competing directly with hotels as they have hotel licences […]
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Charoen Pokphand Group consortium not ready for talks on Thailand’s three-airport railway 5 March 2019 Charoen Pokphand Group on Tuesday postponed three-airport railway contract talks scheduled with the State Railway of Thailand to March 13 pending further negotiations with its venture partners. SRT deputy governor Worawut Mala said CP, which submitted the lowest quote, […]
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The Future Of Bangkok Rail Travel By James Clark 21 November 2016 Editor: We found this article from 2 years ago interesting so thought we would reproduce it here. As a rail fan and infrastructure enthusiast I’ve been keenly following the developments of Thailand’s future railway projects. In addition to old lines being modernised, there […]
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Bangkok Lighthouse Club Networking Evening – March 13, 2019 – The Beaumont Partnership Lighthouse Members, For this months networking we are going to a brand new venue in Silom. TBP [The Beaumont Partnership] has offered to host the event at O’Malley’s in the bottom of United center. There is free parking for all so don’t […]
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World’s Biggest Floating Solar Farm Seen Driving Thailand’s Green Push 5 March 2019 Thailand plans 2.7GW of capacity on dam reservoirs by 2037 The solar systems will improve hydroelectric production: EGAT State-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand will float 16 solar farms with a combined capacity of more than 2.7 gigawatts in nine of its […]
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Hilton Conversion in Phuket For Banthai Patong Hotel 3 March 2019 The 290-room Banthai Resort in Patong Phuket is being converted to a Hilton branded property. Currently undergoing an upgrade, the rebranding process is expected to be completed by October 1st of this year, with the new name being DoubleTree by Hilton Phuket Banthai Resort. […]
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