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 […]
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Most trucks in Thailand tipped to be biodiesel B20-compliant 10 April 2019 Energy policymakers announced yesterday that biodiesel B20 will be compatible with nearly all general trucks on the road in Thailand. Nantika Thangsuphanich, director-general of the Energy Business Department, said the majority of trucks on the road will be compatible with B20. Owners of […]
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Sunshine International cancels 500 million baht development in Chiang Mai due to smog A developer has pulled the plug on a 500 million baht construction project in Chiang Mai. Sunshine International, Thailand’s leading brand of retirement residences told Thaivisa on Tuesday that their project which was due to be constructed near the city centre has […]
Continue ReadingBuilding service engineering in Thailand may grow 8% in 2019 10 April 2019 THE engineering sector that builds utility systems for electricity, plumbing and ventilation is showing signs of reaching up to 8 per cent growth this year above 2018. The mechanical and electrical (M&E) servicing sector, or building service engineering could reach Bt185 billion […]
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100 plants mulled for solar waste in Thailand 9 April 2019 The Industry Ministry is considering setting up a plant to handle old and irreparably damaged solar cells. It would also support private companies in establishing roughly 100 plants to either repair or recycle about 90% of between 620,000 and 790,000 tonnes of solar cells […]
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HM King gives royal approval to four upcountry tram and electric train projects Four tram and electric train projects have come closer to reality after they were given approval in a Royal Decree. His Majesty the King has given the royal go-ahead for projects in Chiang Mai, Pangnga, Phuket and Nakorn Ratchasima (Khorat). The orders […]
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Massive 11 hotel project, surf club and waterpark for Kata, Phuket 9 April 2019 by Bill Barnett, C9Hotelworks.com Thai developer K.W. Plaza group has unveiled plans for a large-scale mixed-use project called The Beach Plaza on 15 rai, that will have 11 three and four star hotels with a total of 1.490 rooms. The developer […]
Continue ReadingCompetition increases in Bangkok retail-property market 8 April 2019 Competition is increasing in the Bangkok retail-property market, according to international property consultant CBRE. The competition is focused on the bricks vs clicks sector as e-commerce grows, and the bricks vs bricks market, as developers build new malls. “All over the world, e-commerce is challenging traditional […]
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Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam cite concerns over Pak Lay dam project in Laos The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has raised concerns with Laos over the Pak Lay hydropower dam on the Mekong River. While Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam have accepted a prior agreement on the proposed 770 megawatt hydropower project in Laos’ Xayaboury Province, they […]
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Bangkok’s Pantip Plaza gets youthful makeover Pratunam branch touts toys, food zone 5 April 2019 Asset World Retail Co, the operator of Pantip Plaza, is renovating its Pratunam branch to lure younger customers. Veerarit Somboonsub, the company’s general manager for tech life, said Asset World will invest 150 million baht in the renovation, with […]
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