Sustainable architecture gaining in stature in Asia 8 April 2019 FROM THE USE of solar panels and energy-efficient glass to combining design with forestry, sustainable architecture is reaching new heights in Asia, according to a research by real estate agent JLL. In Thailand, the Thai Green Building Institute website shows 108 buildings applied for its […]
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Construction of more mass transit lines for Greater Bangkok in the pipeline Nakhon Pathom eyed for new airport 8 April 2019 The Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) has proposed Thailand invest in the construction of three mass transit routes worth 100 billion baht to ease congestion and accommodate growth in and around Bangkok. One of […]
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Thailand’s Architect 2019 expo to promote eco-friendly buildings to protect environment 5 April 2019 Thailand’s high-profile Architect 2019 exhibition aims to create awareness among builders and the public on the importance of eco-friendly buildings in growing cities amid threatening climate change effects. The Association of Siamese Architects under the Royal Patronage (ASA) and N.C.C. Exhibition […]
Continue ReadingThai CP Group nears deal on high-speed link to 3 airports Chinese partner China Railway will handle construction of $6.92 billion project 5 April 2019 BANGKOK — Thailand’s largest business group, Charoen Pokphand Group, is in late-stage talks to construct a high-speed rail line connecting three of the country’s major airports, the railway authority said […]
Continue ReadingThe battle to avoid another Thai property bubble 5 April 2019 Fearful of a repeat of the 1997 financial crisis, the central bank has tightened regulations on mortgages The Bank of Thailand has put a brake on the property market, with a focus on speculative buyers to prevent a repeat of real estate crises. On […]
Continue ReadingJapan’s Super Hotel Myanmar Thilawa opens First hotel in Thilawa anticipates greater demand as factories sprout up 4 April 2019 YANGON — Japan’s Super Hotel chain has opened the first lodgings in Myanmar’s Thilawa Special Economic Zone outside Yangon, anticipating demand from business travelers as foreign companies build factories in the region. Thilawa’s development serves […]
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Thai renewable power operators plan lawsuit against new version of power development plan (PDP) New version has low output quota 4 April 2019 Thai renewable power operators plan to file a lawsuit against a new version of the power development plan (PDP) 2018-37 after seeing it has a lower quota for renewable power generation. Pajon […]
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The coming of new Bangkok city plan in 2020 3 April 2019 Bangkok’s skyline is going to change yet again due to the coming of the new Bangkok city plan to take effect in 2020. Property developers are increasingly aware of the potential changes and some have been holding back plans for land purchases and […]
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Central Pattana first overseas project in Selangor, Malaysia 3 April 2019 Central Pattana Plc (CPN), a Thai retail property developer, has recently launched the first overseas project “Central i-City”. Central i-City is in i-City Ultrapolis, a lifestyle hub in the capital of Selangor, Malaysia, which the Malaysian government has pushed forward to become a complete […]
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PTT and Gulf team up on Thailand’s EEC ports Laem Chabang seaport and Map Ta Phut seaport Winning bids declared in next two months 4 April 2019 PTT Plc, the national oil and gas conglomerate, is wagering on a consortium with Gulf Energy Development Plc to develop two megaprojects in the flagship Eastern Economic Corridor […]
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