The hope is that infrastructure investment will spur the fragile economy in 2015 after the economy stalled for almost a year due to political mayhem. New rail lines for the whole country as well as Bangkok are planned for the new year. TRANPORTATION Transportation infrastructure challenge of 2015 The hope is that infrastructure investment will […]
Continue Reading
Prayut splurge price tag dwarfs Yingluck’s The government has proposed a raft of new national water management projects and wants to boost investment to a massive 900 billion baht under a 10-year plan. The amount, which is more than double the price tag of the last government’s plan, has raised eyebrows from several corners, and […]
Continue ReadingA new Hilton hotel in Kalim Phuket has been signed by the international hotel chain. The property will have a combination of 300 rooms and villas, and is planned to open in 2018. It is being developed by Thailand’s Q Hospitality which is headed by Kris Limchaoren. Kalim has seen a surge in hotel development […]
Continue ReadingWith attention focused largely on holiday celebrations in the past couple of weeks, most Thais probably missed the news about a milestone event in Nicaragua just before Christmas. The event was a groundbreaking ceremony, commencing the construction of the Nicaragua Canal linking the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean. Projected to be completed in five […]
Continue ReadingThe Transport Ministry is looking at the possibility of handing the entire Green Line train project to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA). Transport Minister ACM Prajin Juntong said on Monday the BMA had agreed to take over construction of the Green Line’s southern extension from Baring to Samut Prakan. The construction cost is under negotiation. […]
Continue Reading
Internationally renowned hotel group Marriott International have announced the opening of their 32nd Courtyard branded hotel in Asia Pacific, located in Thailand’s tourist hotspot of South Pattaya. The new 7-storey, 132-room hotel will be the second Courtyard by Marriott in Thailand and is set within Pattaya’s bustling city area within walking distance to the beach […]
Continue Reading
Hilton Worldwide today announced expansion plans in Thailand with the signing of a management agreement with Q Hospitality Development Company Limited to open Hilton Phuket Patong Resort, the 13th Hilton Worldwide property in Thailand. The new hotel which is expected to open in the first quarter of 2018 will be the sixth Hilton Hotels & […]
Continue Reading
S. Korea minister asks why China won routes South Korea has said the Thai government is backing away from a promise to grant it rail project investment rights, instead signing a deal with China to invest in the infrastructure. A South Korean minister queried why Thailand granted the projects to China even though Prime Minister […]
Continue ReadingLooking for a safe, affordable place for retirement? With its warm climate, affordable housing and generous benefits, Ecuador was named the best country to retire in by InternationalLiving.com. The South American nation topped the website’s annual global retirement index of 25 best countries, scoring high points for affordable cost of living, entertainment and amenities.Next are […]
Continue ReadingJust two weeks ago, we were stunned to hear that Four Seasons would be leaving Bangkok (pictured above), to be replaced by a flagship Anantara resort. But we also had a feeling this wasn’t the end of the road for FS in Bangkok. In fact, here’s exactly what we said: As much as this means […]
Continue Reading