When world leaders assemble in Paris at the end of this month for the United Nations Climate Conference, they will have to consider a difficult issue: where humans will get enough energy to meet their needs without destroying the planet. From a purely scientific perspective, solar is the only solution. Humanity’s most ambitious goals — such […]
Continue ReadingWITH a clear road map leading the way toward economic and political development, Myanmar has become a beacon of hope for a growing number of foreign investors lured by the promise of riches in the years to come. With that in mind, the Thai ambassador to Myanmar has suggested that Thai entrepreneurs jump on the […]
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The first being the appointment of Mark Bowling, who assumes the role of associate director – Head of Eastern Seaboard. Mark leads the well-established Savills property management business within Pattaya and the Eastern Seaboard. Furthermore, Mark is responsible for developing a team specializing in residential sales and leasing throughout the Eastern Seaboard. Prior to joining […]
Continue ReadingConstruction of the 14-billion-baht Chao Phraya promenade faces lengthy delays after efforts to conduct a feasibility study tripped at the first hurdle. Two of the three contractors that had expressed interest in bidding for the rights to the feasibility study have withdrawn from the race before it even started, said Pinit Lertudomtana, deputy chief of […]
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THE THAILAND Future Foundation has released shocking findings about life in Bangkok in its bid to encourage urban residents to push for change. It’s time Bangkok people seriously express their expectations and push for those involved to deliver,” TFF executive chairman Sethaput Suthiwart-Narueput said. He spoke after a study by the TFF showed Bangkok people […]
Continue ReadingThe cascade hydropower station, completed four months ahead of the scheduled plan, is among a drainage basin hydropower development plan fully carried out by a Chinese enterprise. Lao Deputy Prime Minister Somsavat Lengsavad attended the inaugural ceremony held Sunday in Lao northern Luang Prabang province, and pressed the start button for electricity generation. Addressing the […]
Continue ReadingTwo Linden Comansa tower cranes are constructing a skyscraper in Bangkok, set to be 314m high when completed and already the tallest building in Thailand. The MahaNakhon tower is due to be competed in 2016 when it will have 77 stories, a hotel, a shopping complex and a luxury apartment development called the Ritz- Carlton […]
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Representatives of state agencies meet with fishermen in Rayong to discuss the third phase of the Map Ta Phut port development, which fishermen say would threaten their livelihood. (Photo by Jumphol Nikomruk) Fishermen in Rayong are strongly opposed to the planned expansion of the port at the Map Ta Phut industrial complex, saying dredging would […]
Continue ReadingThe government of Laos is preparing for talks with China in an attempt to secure a better loan interest rate for a joint railway project. Beijing has offered a US$500-million loan with a 3% interest rate for 20 years, the Vientiane Times reported on Friday without naming a source. The two countries earlier agreed on […]
Continue ReadingA Chinese-made diesel-powered locomotive makes a test run, hauling 40 containers from the Inland Container Depot in Bangkok’s Lat Krabang district to Laem Chabang port in Chon Buri, on Jan 23, 2015. (Photo by Wichan Charoenkiartpakun) Construction of two medium-speed railway routes under a Thai-Chinese agreement faces yet another delay, less than a month after […]
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