Thai Government backs Baht 87bn in rail improvement projects
The government has approved in principle 11 railway improvement projects worth over 87.5 billion baht. Work on the projects is expected to start this year.
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Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket Sold THB 2.62 Billion
Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket Sold THB 2.62 Billion Leading Thai listed resort developer Laguna Resort and Hotels Plc. have disclosed to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) a transaction of the Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket for an amount of THB 2.62 billion. The buyer is Dusit Thani Public Company Limited. The transaction comes in at […]
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Bangkok Developers showing confidence in Pattaya
Bangkok Developers showing confidence in Pattaya Alan Bolton Property Consultants report increased confidence from Bangkok Developers looking to expand operations in Pattaya. For a number of years, Bangkok developers seemed reluctant to develop their brand in Pattaya, however in recent times a number of high profile developers have successfully launched projects with great success. High […]
Continue ReadingAsia’s most luxurious home sold for US$24 million
Asia‘s most luxurious home sold for US$24 million EXCLUSIVE: What is widely regarded as Asia’s most luxurious home has been sold, Property Report understands. Beyond Villa, located Natai Beach in Thailand’s southern Phang Nga province, has been sold for around US$24 million, according to a number of industry watchers who declined to be named. The […]
Continue ReadingAsia's most luxurious home sold for US$24 million
Asia‘s most luxurious home sold for US$24 million EXCLUSIVE: What is widely regarded as Asia’s most luxurious home has been sold, Property Report understands. Beyond Villa, located Natai Beach in Thailand’s southern Phang Nga province, has been sold for around US$24 million, according to a number of industry watchers who declined to be named. The […]
Continue ReadingAecom buys Davis Langdon for £204m
INTERNATIONAL – CONSTRUCTION TAKEOVER Aecom buys Davis Langdon for £204m Takeover after months of negotiations ends the independence of one of UK industry’s biggest names Aecom has announced the takeover of Davis Langdon in a deal worth $324M (£203.6m), ending the independence of one of the most established names in the UK construction sector.
Continue ReadingConstruction of third Lao-Thai bridge on track
Construction of third Lao-Thai bridge on track Recent rainfalls have not disrupted construction of the third Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge because the most important part of the structure has already been completed, said the project’s coordinator.
Continue ReadingTonson banking on Rama III revival
Tonson banking on Rama III revival Tonson Property Co, a developer owned by the Ratanarak family, is confident in the potential of the Rama III area as the focus of its new developments over the next three years. The company is planning at least three developments there and has a land bank with around six […]
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China will invest in Thailand’s high-speed train
China will invest in Thailand’s high-speed train Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban on Wednesday reported to the Cabinet the success of his recent visit to China, saying that the neighbour to the north has agreed to invest in Thailand’s first high-speed railway and provide funding to the development on the Thai rail link system. […]
Continue ReadingThailand’s energy minister rejects protests against drilling for oil near resort island Samui
Thailand‘s energy minister rejects protests against drilling for oil near resort island Samui Thailand plans to move ahead with oil exploration off the coast of the popular tourist island of Samui despite protests from environmentalists and pleas from the tourism industry, its energy minister said Thursday. “I believe that energy and tourism can move forward […]
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