The capital of Laos is a low-rise, low-key city, especially when compared with the hulking high-rises and bustling streets of better-known Southeast Asian cities such as Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. But this once-sleepy city is fast shedding its sedate reputation due to a building boom ahead of international summits that will bring U.S. President […]
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British architect Atkins has started work on a 460-metre-high skyscraper in Ho Chi Minh City, which is set to become the tallest building in Vietnam on completion. Located on the banks of the Saigon River, the 81-storey mixed-use tower by local developers Vingroup will claim the title from the 345-metre Landmark 72 in Hanoi. The […]
Continue ReadingA subsidiary of Vinci Concessions, Vinci Airports, has completed an expansion of two Cambodian airports, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, costing more than $100m. The two airport expansions have been officially inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Sen, at a ceremony held at Phnom Penh International Airport. The expansions have nearly doubled the […]
Continue ReadingPosted by Steve Thomas It seems pretty likely that the third runway at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) will get the go-ahead. That’s good news for the construction industry in Hong Kong as it will offer many opportunities. In November last year, there were reports that the existing two runways will reach capacity this year. […]
Continue ReadingJinkoSolar has supplied modules for a 24MW solar park in Thailand developed by Gunkul Engineering Public Company. JinkoSolar said it supplied high-efficiency potential induced degradation-free Eagle modules to the project, which is connected to the grid and operating. JinkoSolar vice president global sales and marketing Gener Miao said: “We are glad to work with Gunkul […]
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Just over a week ago, news surfaced about City Hall’s plan to remove over 4,000 old public telephone booths around Bangkok as part of the city’s clean-up campaign. But TOT seems to have come up with a more creative approach to that, turning the unwanted booths into makeshift “Bike Repair Stations.” Marked with a noticeable […]
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One of Thailand’s most vivid remnants of World War II is the Death Railway – originally a 415 km stretch of train track between Ban Pong in Thailand and Thanbyuzayat in the now-Myanmar, built on the command of Japan using forced labour from the Asian Romusha and Allied prisoners of war (POWs). Over 180,000 Romusha […]
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Fifth AIQS Bangkok Chapter Continuing Professional Development Event – Building Information Modeling (BIM) Innovation – Challenges at Implementation THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF QUANTITY SURVEYORS International Chapter, Thailand Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Event Building Information Modeling (BIM) Innovation – Challenges at Implementation Date : Tuesday 26th April, 2016 Time : 6.30pm – 8.30 pm. [Registration starts at 6.00 […]
Continue ReadingIndian Road Transport minister Nitin Gadkari has said that the new India-Myanmar-Thailand highway pact will be inked in the next few days. This milestone project will link the three nations by means of a new highway that’ll help improve connectivity, trade, tourism and foster stronger ties amongst the trio. Speaking at the India Today Conclave, […]
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The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) plans tobuild an elevated walkway linking its Purple Line-based Phra Nang Klao Bridge station with a new nearby pier to boosttransport connectivity. The cabinet on March 15 approved a loan of 99 million baht for the MRTA to build the 100-metre walkway and Phra Nang Klao pier, said Wittaya […]
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