Iconic Design Group YOO Take On Asia 22 February 2019 Renowned design London-borne design house YOO are pushing up their profile and capacity in Asia. With a new Asian HQ in Bangkok and fresh line-up, the group are looking to hone in on hotel residences, co-working spaces, restaurants and upscale living. Joining the regional team […]
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Thai companies to build $200m mixed-use project in Siem Reap, Cambodia 22 February 2019 Thai companies will invest $200 million in a mixed-use development in Siem Reap that will comprise holiday homes, resorts, and a floating market. Tous Saphoeun, co-founder of Borei Angkor Landmark Banteay Srei, told Khmer Times that he has entered into a […]
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The Hot New Market for Luxury Property Is Vietnam 19 February 2019 High-end condo prices in Ho Chi Minh City rose 17% in 2018 About 25% of all units sold in Ho Chi Minh City are Novaland’s The Grand Manhattan embraces the latest in New York living. The 39-story development will house apartments, a hotel, […]
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ALE’s Turbine transportation to Rom Klao wind farm in Mukdahan, eastern Thailand 15 February 2019 International heavy lift and transportation specialist ALE has successfully completed the transportation of heavy wind components through what it describes as ‘a challenging 1,000 km route’. Starting in April 2018, ALE was contracted for the transportation, craneage and installation (TCI) […]
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EGAT raising funds for new power plants and floating solar panels in dams in Thailand 19th February 2019 (NNT) – The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) is preparing to raise 600 billion baht for power plants and floating solar panels in dams. EGAT Governor Viboon Rerksirathai announced a ten-year plan today, saying that EGAT […]
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CBRE foresees shift in Bangkok’s property landscape A flurry of policy changes are in store 20 February 2019 The proliferation of large-scale mixed-use projects, the incoming land and building tax and a new city plan are expected to influence the Bangkok property market’s landscape over the next few years, according to consultant CBRE Thailand. Managing […]
Continue ReadingConstruction on eastern Yangon elevated expressway to start in 2021 19 February 2019 Construction of the eastern part of Yangon elevated expressway will start in early 2021, said Deputy Director General Kyi Zaw Myint from Road Department under Ministry of Construction in a meeting to discuss about the environmental impact assessment concerning the project in […]
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Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) Flags Airport Graft Risk at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport Terminal 2, duty-free plans ‘need scrutiny’ 18 February 2019 The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) has warned of the potential for foul play during the upcoming auction of Suvarnabhumi Airport’s duty-free concession and the planned construction of a Terminal 2, as the […]
Continue ReadingMigrant workers in Thailand live harsh, but improving, reality Bangkok takes legal steps to retain vital laborers from neighboring countries 17 February 2019 The clusters of yellow shipping containers sitting on a bleak parcel of land on the dusty outskirts of Bangkok are a symbol of Thailand’s growing dependence on migrant workers. Children play among […]
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Phuket Immigration clarifies Thailand’s new rules on retirement visas starting 1 March 2019 Phuket Immigration this week clarified the new rules regarding applications for retirement visas, confirming only one major change: that for those applying using funds in a Thai bank account to support their application, a minimum of B400,000 must be kept in the […]
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