State Railway of Thailand banks on new dual track lifting passenger numbers The 187 kilometre dual track between Jira Junction in Muang district of Nakhon Ratchasima and Khon Kaen city was opened on Wednesday 13 March 2019 The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is banking on the opening of new parallel tracks between Nakhon Ratchasima […]
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Bangkok now a top 10 most expensive Asian location 13 March 2019 For the first time, Bangkok has the dubious distinction of being among Asia’s top 10 most expensive locations for expatriates. A rise in average rental prices this year caused by an influx of expats from China and an increase in tourism traffic have […]
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Winds of change – Vietnam pushes for more developments amidst growing energy demand 13 March 2019 From a new FiT policy to a different market mechanism, the country is finally opening up. Vietnam’s wind power pipeline is set to get a massive boost after UK-based developer Enterprize Energy pledged a US$12b investment to develop a […]
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SIAM PIWAT Co Ltd, Thailand’s leading mall developer, announces its five-year business plan of more than Bt70 billion in new mixed-use developments SIAM PIWAT Co Ltd, Thailand’s leading mall developer, yesterday announced its five-year business plan, which requires a new capital investment of more than Bt70 billion in new mixed-use developments. Part of the investment […]
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Chinese firm expresses interest in Vietnam North-South Expressway project The China Pacific Construction Group, a Chinese firm specializing in infrastructure investment and construction projects, has expressed interest in investing in Vietnam’s North-South Expressway project under the public-private partnership (PPP) format, reported Thanh Nien newspaper. On March 7, Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Van Cong held […]
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Centara on track to realizing 5-year strategic vision after securing 10 hotels in 2018 13 March 2019 Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has revealed that it is on track to achieve its strategic vision, which includes the goal of doubling its global hotel portfolio by 2022. At present, Centara has 68 hotels […]
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Rosewood Bangkok given March 31 opening date 12 March 2019 Rosewood Hotels and Resorts will be making its debut in the Thai capital at the end of this month with the new Rosewood Bangkok slated to open on March 31, the company has announced. The new property, located on Ploenchit Road in the city’s Lumpini […]
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Bangkok’s Don Mueang airport expands to cope with increasing number of passengers Phase 3 development improvements expected to be completed by 2024 12 March 2019 Airports of Thailand’s (AOT) Don Mueang Airport General Manager Sirote Duangratana says the airport is proceeding with its Phase 3 development plan to cope with the increasing number of passengers, […]
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MJ One lines up four luxury Bangkok projects Condos, houses valued at more than B5bn 12 March 2019 MJ One Group, a property subsidiary of SET-listed developer Major Development Plc (MJD), plans to launch four luxury projects worth more than 5 billion baht as the segment has strong purchasing power amid a sluggish economy. Chief […]
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Construction of Bangkok’s Bueng Nong Bon Lake drainage tunnel to be completed in 2021 10 March 2019 The construction of the Bueng Nong Bon Lake drainage tunnel is expected to be completed in 2021 and will help mitigate flooding in four districts of Bangkok. Deputy Bangkok Governor Jakkapan Phiewngam recently viewed the progress of the […]
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