Author: Peter Carlisle

Thailand’s luxury property developer Raimon Land has awarded the THB 2.4 billion (US$79.3 million) building contract for its 185 Rajadamri condominium project to Bouygues Thai, the local subsidiary of leading international construction firm Bouygues. Bouygues Thai will be responsible for the overall building construction including the management of sub-contractors for mechanical, electrical and plumbing installations. […]

Phuket Governor Tri Augkaradacha announced the winning design for the Phuket Exhibition and Convention Centre in Mai Khao At a ceremony in Phuket Town on Saturday 26th March 2011, Phuket Governor Tri Augkaradacha announced the winning design for the 2.6 billion baht (US$86 million) Phuket Exhibition and Convention Centre in Mai Khao. Shortlisted from three […]

The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is preparing to build two natural-gas power plants because of the possible delay of the plan to establish nuclear plants. Egat governor Suthat Pattama-siriwat said the two natural-gas plants would be set up in the locations currently housing its plants in south Bangkok and Bang Pakong, Chachoengsao. Each […]

The Sky Walk Condominium topping off ceremony. Bangkok’s Sky Walk Condominium will feature a commercial helipad on its 50th floor, the first in Thailand at a condominium project. Khun Wichai Poolworaluk, president of the project’s developer, W-Property, revealed the news at the topping off ceremony for the condominium project last week. “Our development will lead […]

A Thai court has cleared the way for the extradition of Michael Bryan Smith, a Briton accused of embezzling more than Dh2 million while he worked in Dubai. He will be sent to the UAE within 90 days. “It’s a relief … there is now light at the end of the tunnel,” Mr Smith, 44, […]

Listed firms express concern over labour shortage   Top listed firms and government officials recognise the shortcomings in the country’s fundamentals that require near-term fixes but are optimistic about local firms’ success in the global arena.   Thiraphong Chansiri, Thai Union Frozen’s president, pointed out a key challenge for local business is the shortage of both skilled […]