Branded residences in Phuket gaining popularity 02 May 2018 The rise of branded residences in Thailand More and more Phuket residential resort investors want income-producing homes, not just holiday homes. They want to be sure their investments can provide incomes and having a well-known hotel management company operating a property has proven to be […]
Continue ReadingKhon Kaen in talks over light rail project Local authorities and the private sector in Khon Kaen want construction of its first light rail transit system to begin by the end of the year, said Suradech Taweesaengsakulthai, associate dean of the college of local administration, Khon Kaen University. Mr Suradech, also the chief of transport […]
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Japan mulls resuscitating Myanmar’s failed Hanthawaddy airport proposal 02 May 2018 Japan and Myanmar are in discussions about resuscitating the failed Hanthawaddy International Airport project, according to the transport minister. U Thant Sin Maung, Minister for the Ministry of Transport and Communication, held a meeting with Tsukasa Akimoto, Japan’s State Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport […]
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BTS extended Green Line to begin service end of this year The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) has announced progress of new urban electric rail lines, saying the Green Line connecting Bearing station with Samut Prakan will open to service end of this year. MRTA governor Pakapong Sirikantaramas said the 13-kilometre long elevated Green Line […]
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Second section of Cambodia’s western rail line opens The railroad connecting Serey Sophorn in Poipet to Battambang, a section of the western rail line that runs for 65 kilometres, officially opened Sunday. The service will stop at Serey Sophorn, Mongkul Borey, Chomka Jek, Phnom Toch, Toul Somrong, Chroy Sdao, Chundeu Sva, Otaky, Siem and Battambang. […]
Continue ReadingBCPG driving an energy revolution in Thailand BCPG is operating several green power plants in Thailand, as well as in other Asian countries. The company also produces wind energy in the Philippines, and geothermal energy in Indonesia BCPG could trigger an overhaul of Thailand’s energy model as they strive to build a system that will […]
Continue ReadingFrench Group ACCOR To Acquire Movenpick The global hotel consolidation trend remains in fast gear with the latest news that ACCORHotels has entered into a deal to buy Movenpick Hotels and Resorts for a reported USD567 million. Movenpick currently operate 84 hotels across the world, with more than 20,000 rooms. It’s expected the deal will […]
Continue ReadingSansiri Cements Leader Status in Hua Hin Vacation Condominium Market in Thailand HUA HIN, Thailand, April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Sansiri Public Company Limited, Thailand’s leading full-service real estate developer, solidifies its dominant position in Thailand’s Hua Hin’s vacation condominium market with the launch of Spanish architecture-inspired “La Casita” condominium. Located at the most attractive […]
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Best Western to open a stylish new Beach resort in Vung Tau, Vietnam Best Western Hotels & Resorts has unveiled plans to launch its BW Premier Collection brand in Vietnam, with a new upscale beach resort in one of the country’s most exciting up-and-coming coastal destinations. Saint Simeon Resort, BW Premier Collection is currently under […]
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CPN developing luxury outlet shopping experience in Samut Prakarn Central Pattana Plc (CPN), the SET-listed property and retail developer under Central Group, is constructing its first luxury outlet in Bangkok, worth 5 billion baht. Wallaya Chirathivat, CPN’s chief development officer, on Tuesday announced that the company is developing a new business format, branded “Central Village […]
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