Japan confirmed Friday they are in talks with the architect of the rejected 2020 Olympic stadium design, after her firm reportedly refused to hand over the copyright in return for payment. Tokyo last month chose a new, slimmed down plan for the centrepiece stadium after an earlier version designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid set […]
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The Transport Ministry, through the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), is determined to run the main section of the Red Line electric rail service, from Bang Sue to Rangsit, by itself, instead of inviting private partnership. Deputy Transport Minister Omsin Chivapruck said that although the State Enterprise Policy Commission had deemed that a public-private partnership […]
Continue ReadingThailand’s national broadband network enabling affordable internet access is scheduled to be rolled out over the next 12 months. Construction of the state-sponsored broadband infrastructure project will be jointly handled by the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Ministry and the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). “All 70,000 villages nationwide will be able to access […]
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Best Western Hotels & Resorts has unveiled plans to open a new upscale resort on Thailand’s popular resort island of Phuket. The new resort property will have a total of 425 upscale rooms and suites, all featuring a selection of modern amenities including flat-screen TVs, universal power sockets, USB ports and complimentary Wi-Fi. The company […]
Continue ReadingNAKHON SI THAMMARAT, 13 January 2016 (NNT) – The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has gathered public opinion from locals regarding the southern dual track railway’s construction project, aiming to improve the economy and tourism. The SRT hosts the second public forum regarding the southern dual track railway construction in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, announcing […]
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Hong Kong-based company Kerry Logistics has won a concession to operate two inland ports in Myanmar, part of the government’s plan to construct a network of dry ports across the country under a United Nations initiative. Myanmar’s sea ports are receiving an administrative overhaul with the help of Japan’s Hitachi.StaffMyanmar’s sea ports are receiving an […]
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Chinese photovoltaics (PV) maker Yingli Green Energy Holding (NYSE:YGE) said Tuesday it has joined hands with sector player Demeter Corporation PLC for a 300-MW photovoltaic (PV) panel production plant in Thailand. “We are proud to establish our first overseas manufacturing operations in partnership with Demeter Power, and we hope to expand the new factory’s production […]
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Leading Asian online real estate company DDProperty has bought the Ensign Media group business in Thailand, including the Property Report magazine and website and the Asia Property Awards. DDProperty, which is part of the PropertyGuru group, says the deal offers Thailand’s real estate developers and partners the opportunity for industry recognition across Asia. The purchase […]
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Thailand-based development company CNX Construction is set to debut the world’s first 24-hour, solar-powered hydrogen storage multi-house complex. The Phi Suea House in Chiang Mai, Thailand uses the innovative energy storage technology to power four family homes as well as several support buildings. The system generates hydrogen gas via electrolyzers with solar energy and water […]
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Its official name is the Sathorn Unique Tower, though many know it by a different name — the Ghost Tower. What was supposed to be a symbol of class and culture in downtown Bangkok, Thailand is instead a derelict building marred by graffiti, debris, and more than a few haunted rumours. The […]
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