A disaster expert has advised the government to construct dams around the Gulf of Thailand, from Chachoengsao province to Cha-am district in Phetchaburi province. National Disaster Warning Council chairman Smith Thammasaroj said that the proposed dams will protect inner areas of the country from flooding due to a higher sea level in the Gulf of […]
Continue ReadingCompany continues push toward utility-scale developments in emerging markets. First Solar Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of thin-film solar modules, said Feb. 23 it has completed construction of its largest power plant in Southeast Asia. The 7.5-megawatt plant is located in northeastern Thailand on a solar farm in the nation’s Khorat region. Netherlands-based Sonnedix Group […]
Continue ReadingThe Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand is set to invest Bt32.93 billion on a new 600-megawatt power plant to replace the No 4-7 generators at its Mae Mo power plant. Egat governor Sutat Patmasiriwat said yesterday that the four generators were decommissioned in 2009 but were still in use. The project will be financed 70 […]
Continue ReadingThe Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) is set to launch a bid to procure three consultants to conduct feasibility studies on each of three routes of the planned high-speed-rail project. Pranot Suriya, deputy director-general of the OTP, said the total budget for hiring the three consultants was Bt300 million. The three […]
Continue ReadingGerd Steeb, President of Centara Hotels & Resorts, will retire from the company on February 23 after almost 22 years of service. Joining what was then known as Central Hotels and Resorts in 1991, Mr. Steeb became Vice President in 1993, Executive Vice President in 1997, and President in 2005. He was also appointed to […]
Continue ReadingBang Saray will host the world’s first Cartoon Network-themed waterpark which, once open in 2013, should further boost Chon Buri’s attraction. Welcoming 5 million tourists a year, Chon Buri is now one of the most popular tourist destinations in Thailand. Last year, Pattaya was voted “Golf Destination of the Year 2012 for Australasia and Asia” […]
Continue ReadingHilton Worldwide has signed a contract to open its first DoubleTree property in Thailand and is now working to expand the mid-range brand further in the country. “We are negotiating with many property owners for DoubleTree,”said Thomas Hoeborn, Hilton’s regional general manager for Thailand. In the first deal, Hilton signed a management contract with TCC […]
Continue ReadingThe Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will use the blueprints of a hotel ordered demolished in Soi Ruam Rudee in its appeal against the decision, a BMA executive said yesterday; refer to earlier article http://thailand-construction.com/news/903–construction-news/1173-bangkok-hotel-built-illegally-faces-demolition-after-court-verdict.html On February 9, the Central Administrative Court ruled in favour of residents in Soi Ruam Rudee in their suit against the […]
Continue ReadingThe development of a common ticketing management system for Bangkok’s public transport is expected to take shape this year and be operational by 2015. The system is being considered as a solution to hassles faced by city commuters as it would allow them to switch between buses, boats and trains by using a single ticket. […]
Continue ReadingTwo leading home and building designers in Asia will head the Design Evolution workshop being held by the Phuket Chapter of the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) at Royal Phuket Marina on March 9. Phuket has long been hailed as the birthplace of the tropical island villa getaway in Asia. Follow the amazing journey that […]
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