Kellanova Breaks Ground on Newest Pringles® Plant in Thailand Leading global food company, Kellanova – formerly known as Kellogg Company – broke ground for its newest Pringles® plant in Chonburi making it the company’s first Pringles® plant in Thailand Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, the 73,800 sqm Kellanova Chonburi Plant will manufacture Pringles® to be supplied […]
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Thai Central Administrative Court axes on-going construction of high-rise condominium DLA Piper has represented The Met Condominium Juristic Person and its co-owners (collectively, “The Met”) in a high-profile dispute, which resulted in a decisive victory on 27 September 2023 in the Thai Central Administrative Court (“Court”). The Met successfully challenged the approval of the Environmental […]
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Thailand, Vietnam and neighbors compete in airport expansion race Airlines’ passenger capacity for seven Southeast Asian nations to double by 2030 Southeast Asian countries are rushing to expand their major airports to meet rising domestic demand as well as attract foreign investment and travelers to boost economic growth, although some plans are raising concerns about […]
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Turning the Tide – How Bangkok is Reclaiming its Canals and Waterways By Michael Sopon New Some of the most pedestrian friendly cities in the world like Venice and Amsterdam often boast beautiful waterways. After all, it’s a very relaxing, refreshing experience to walk alongside a clean body of water. Bangkok hopes to become one […]
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Thailand’s Energy Regulatory Commission prepares court appeal due to alleged irregularities in the process of selecting power plants The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is preparing to file an appeal against the Central Administrative Court’s decision to suspend the government’s plan to buy 1,500 megawatts of wind power under the state renewables scheme, due to alleged […]
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Thailand’s southern land bridge connecting the Gulf of Thailand to the Andaman Sea to be expedited Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered acceleration of the southern land bridge connecting Chumphon on the eastern coast along the Gulf of Thailand to Ranong along the Andaman Sea. Karom Polpornklang, deputy government spokesman, said the cabinet on Monday […]
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China Begins Surveys for Railway to Myanmar’s Indian Ocean China has started surveying for a railway to Kyaukphyu on Myanmar’s Indian Ocean coast from Kunming in the southern Chinese province of Yunnan, according to Rakhine State residents. Junta police guarded Chinese technicians investigating the Maei-Ann road in Ann Township earlier this month, said a civil […]
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Why having a negative blood type can be a death sentence in Asia Tourists and expats have been urged to find out their blood type, as shortages mean minor collisions or surgeries can quickly turn fatal The cases, at first glance, have little in common: a Thai woman preparing for a caesarean; a Spanish tourist […]
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A Rail Line From China To Myanmar – Analysis By Dr. Bibhu Prasad Routray The Meeting On 25-26 September 2023, China hosted the Global Sustainable Transport Forum in Beijing. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng attended the opening ceremony and read a congratulatory letter from Chinese President Xi Jinping. The forum, reported by Chinese media, […]
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Myanmar and Russia Sign Nuclear Power Plant Deal Russia has signed another agreement with Myanmar’s regime to build a small nuclear power plant as the junta continues to struggle to end blackouts. On Wednesday at Russian Energy Week, Russia’s state-run nuclear corporation Rosatom and the junta’s Ministry of Science and Technology signed a memorandum of […]
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