A floating mosque and golf course for the submerging Maldives islands. Amphibious homes in the Netherlands lifted to safety as waters surge beneath them. A hospital perched on 400 stilts to protect patients from Thailand’s devastating floods and the encroaching sea. Around the world, architects and city planners are exploring ways mankind and water may […]
Continue ReadingIn response to the growing demand for visitor visas to the United Kingdom, the UK Border Agency and its commercial partner, VFS Global, have introduced two new premium visa services to provide customers with greater choice and flexibility, the UK Embassy in Bangkok announced today. A priority visa service is now available to eligible people applying […]
Continue ReadingPassengers will soon be able to make calls, use Facebook and tweet about their meals. Just like being in the office, really Expect a surge of Instagram shots of airplane wings and inflight meals when Thai Airways launches its new on-board connectivity services later this year. Thailand’s flag carrier announced it has teamed up with airline communications […]
Continue ReadingThe government has unveiled its natural Catastrophe insurance policy, which is aimed at boosting confidence among the general public and investors. The new type of insurance policy, issued by virtue of the ‘National Catastrophe Insurance Fund’, is intended to offer protection to the public at a reasonable cost, while boosting confidence among the people of […]
Continue ReadingKrabi’s Airport has opened a new terminal effective April 1st. The existing facility is dedicated to international passengers and all those on Thai Airways, while the new terminal will house domestic travelers including Thai AirAsia and Bangkok Airways. Airport capacity has been effectively increased from 4.38 million up to 8.76 million. Stated capacity for Krabi […]
Continue ReadingUp to 100,000 firms may go under The increase in the minimum wage may force 100,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) out of business or force them to relocate their factories, according to industry representatives. The daily minimum wage in Bangkok and six other provinces rose to 300 baht Sunday; the rate will be applied […]
Continue ReadingConstruction would start in as soon as two months, and the newly formed joint venture, KK Power, was in negotiations with Thai officials on the price at which the power would be sold, said Ly Yong Phat, now the JV’s CEO. He declined to comment on the company’s ownership structure. “We already agreed in principle […]
Continue ReadingThe board appointed Pirayuth Singhanakul, deputy governor for strategic planing, to replace Mr Chaisit, who moves to an advisory post. A source said Transport Minister Jarupong Ruangsuwan ordered the transfer. The transfer would not affect Mr Chaisit’s prospects of vying for the job of new governor, Ratchanee Treepipatkul, the board chairman, said. Mr Chaisit is […]
Continue ReadingArchitects and property developers in Hua Hin are designing their beachfront homes in international styles inspired by such places as Morocco, Turkey and Spain. While these have proved popular with customers, a professor of architecture wishes designs would better reflect the lifestyle and climate of this Thai beach resort, rather than copying foreign styles. A new condominium […]
Continue ReadingDow Chemical Co is pouring an additional US$125 million into its Thai operations, strengthening the country’s role in transforming the US-based firm from a manufacturer of basic chemicals to a maker of specialty products. The new investment follows the recent completion of Dow’s $3-billion Thai Growth Project that began in 2006. The new projects, both set […]
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