Thailand’s government withdrew armed soldiers from skytrain stops in Bangkok and other key sites Wednesday as it lifted an eight-month-old state of emergency imposed when protesters overran the capital, sparking deadly violence. The government announced, however, it will retain broad powers to detain suspects and impose order. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said Tuesday the government […]
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Switzerland-based shower maker Nikles has chosen Thailand for its Asia-Pacific headquarters and global manufacturing centre. The new production facility, worth an undisclosed amount, will be operational in 2012 to serve demand in Asia as well as Brazil and Europe, said Stefan Nikles, a vice-president and the head of the Asia-Pacific region. “We chose Thailand as […]
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The Club Penthouse at Phuket’s Kata Rocks condominium development was awarded Best Apartment in the World 2010 at the World Finals of the International Property Awards in London on November 27. The trophy was given out at a gala dinner at the Lancaster Hotel with over 500 guests attending, including several ambassadors. Most of the […]
Continue ReadingIf some Bangkok hotels like to display ostentatious luxury, the Shangri-La hotel in Bangkok has systematically adopted the contrary approach. Since its opening, the hotel has built its reputation on its sense of discreet luxury. Over the last two years, Shangri-La Bangkok has embarked on one of its most extensive renovations, transforming completely all the […]
Continue ReadingST Engineering today announced that the Group has won contracts totalling about S$110m in value. These include an Automatic Fare Collection System (AFCS) for the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS); supply of 40mm ammunition to the UK Ministry of Defence (UK MoD); and ship upgrading and modification contracts from both naval and commercial customers. ST […]
Continue ReadingIHG’s Crowne Plaza brand today returns to Bangkok following the rebranding of the popular Pan Pacific Hotel. The 241-room Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park is located on the 21st to 32nd floors of the Ramaland complex in the Silom-Rama IV district. The property is a short distance from the Siam Paragon shopping mall, Bangkok Convention […]
Continue ReadingThe state-run Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand plans to open bidding early next year for two construction contracts worth a combined THB59.1 billion ($1.96 billion) to extend Bangkok’s electric railway network. Bidding will open in January for a THB25.9 billion contract to lay 13 kilometers of track linking the capital city with the central […]
Continue ReadingThe construction of the third Thai-Lao friendship bridge over the Mekong River which is progressing significantly is expected to be opened in November next year, Thai News Agency (TNA) reported. Veera Ruangsuksriwong, director-general of Thailand’s Highways Department, said that the 3rd Thai-Lao friendship bridge that will link the Thai province of Nakhon Phanom and the […]
Continue ReadingIndia has begun construction of a river port and waterway terminal in Myanmar, aimed at promoting trade between the two countries. Construction for the Myanmar-India Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project in Sittway township of Rakhine state began Sunday, Xinhua reported Monday citing official daily New Light of Myanmar. The construction in the Kaladan river project […]
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Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport’s Airport Link will open and operate its check-in service for the first time on Jan 4, while passenger fares will be raised as it rises to full service after a four-month introductory operation period, according to Permanent Secretary for Transport Supoj Saplom. Mr Supoj, in his capacity as board chairman of the […]
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