Thailand is at risk of being short of 6,300 megawatts of electricity in 2021 due to the possible disruption of up to 9 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) stemming from the lack of further investment in the Erawan and Bongkot gas fields. Production concessions for the two blocks — Bongkot, operated by […]
Continue ReadingPrime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha has approved the plan for expanding U-Tapao International Airport and Sattahip Commercial Port. The Prime Minister chaired a meeting with related agencies on logistics development along the east coast, emphasizing the importance of developing the area for industrial and tourism growth. Transport Minister ACM Prajin Juntong summarized the industrial growth […]
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Hong Kong is now the most expensive place for foreign workers to live, while a weaker pound has helped make London slightly more affordable for expats in the city, according to a global survey. Currency fluctuations and the collapse in the price of oil have reshuffled the deck for international cities, where imported goods and […]
Continue ReadingMyanmar’s construction industry is forecast to record rapid growth in the next five years, at an annual average rate of 10.37%, finds a new report by Timetric’s Construction Intelligence Centre (CIC). In real terms, the industry’s value stood at US$8.2 billion in 2015, and is anticipated to value US$13.5 billion in 2020. According to the […]
Continue ReadingGlobal Edge Investment announces the company is launching the 5 star Bayside Beachfront villas in Koh Samui, Thailand. The project is located frontline at the exclusive and serene Samrong Bay. Bayside Beachfront is a unique collection of 34 modern contemporary beach front villas, each with a private infinity-edge pool and lush landscaped gardens enjoying direct […]
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A new road will soon cut the travel time and build an even stronger link between southern China and the Asean states of Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. Laos is fast becoming an important land transport link for Asean regional connectivity with southern China’s Yunnan province. Chiang Rai, up to now, has been the jumping off […]
Continue ReadingThe Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is set to propose the construction of a new airport in Phang Nga province to relieve passenger congestion in Phuket airport, says TAT governor. TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn has revealed that the TAT will be proposing the construction of Phang Nga airport to the National Policy Committee for Tourism, […]
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JCB today unveils a fourth model to its HiViz telescopic handler range – building on the success of its high visibility, low boom pivot design. The 540-140 HiViz offers a 4,000kg maximum lift capacity with a maximum lift height of 13.47m on wheels, or 13.78m when using stabilisers. Delivering unrivalled rear and offside visibility, the […]
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Hilton Hotel Resort & Spa is undergoing a 500-million baht guest room refurbishment to ensure it stays ahead in an increasingly competitive industry. The refurbishment, which involves redecorating the beachfront hotel’s 296 rooms, is part of multibillion-baht rolling renovation programme, which includes technology upgrade, that is due to finish in 2018, said general manager Denis […]
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The Transport Ministry has unveiled a plan to expand Mae Sot Airport to better accommodate regional economic integration — the ASEAN Economic Community and the introduction of a special economic zone. Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, recently oversaw the official announcement of the Mae Sot Airport improvement project in Tak Province, aimed at promoting air transportation […]
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