Phuket property still hot Island becomes year-round hotspot Phuket’s property market is outperforming Bangkok’s cooling residential sector as the island transitions from a seasonal getaway to a year-round global community, primed for a new wave of international investment, according to property consultancies. Phattarachai Taweewong, research and communication director at Colliers Thailand, said while Bangkok’s market […]
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Bangkok office landscape at critical juncture Radical transformation turns obsolete ‘zombie buildings’ into competitive, high-value assets As Bangkok’s prime districts experience a surge in premium Grade A towers, older office buildings face a “lease or die” ultimatum. The city’s ageing commercial stock is pivoting towards radical transformation to remain viable in a tenant-led market. The […]
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Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT) preaches rooftop solar safety Contractors for rooftop solar installation must register with the Council of Engineers Thailand to enhance consumer confidence on safety, according to the Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT). Techatat Buranaaudsawakul, chairman of the Electrical Engineering Department at the EIT, encouraged contractors to register, undergo annual inspections and […]
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Laos Transport ministry forges ahead with rail expansion – between Vientiane and Pakse city, and between Laos and Vietnam Feasibility study on the construction of a railway between Vientiane and Pakse city, while also planning to build a rail link between Laos and Vietnam The government will undertake a feasibility study on the construction of […]
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Phuket Landowner Proposes New Terminal to Ease Airport Strain The potential expansion of Phuket International Airport has been proposed by the owner of a large land plot, according to a report in the Thai Rath newspaper today, January 9. With an anticipated boom in tourism and growing demand from airlines for more landing allowances, the […]
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Vietnam Ramps Up 24/7 Efforts for Ninh Thuan Nuclear Project Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is urging quick action from ministries and local authorities to expedite the restart of the Ninh Thuan nuclear power plants. At a recent Steering Committee meeting in Hanoi, Chinh emphasized the need for round-the-clock work to support the nation’s development. […]
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His Majesty the King bestows Bangkok’s Pink Line name ‘Wiwat Nakhon’ His Majesty the King has graciously bestowed the MRT Pink Line the name “Wiwat Nakhon”, meaning “the progress of the city”. The official name will be MRT Wiwat Nakhon Line. His Majesty the King has graciously bestowed the MRT Pink Line — the Khae […]
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Vietnam’s Economic Growth Set to Surpass Thailand Vietnam is poised to overtake Thailand in economic size, driven by significant state-led infrastructure investments. The Vietnamese government aims for a real GDP growth of 8% in 2025 and over 10% in subsequent years, whereas Thailand’s growth is projected to decelerate due to domestic political instability and border […]
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Constant Energy Commissions 3 MW Rooftop Solar Project for Unicabinet Industry in Thailand’s Prachin Buri province Constant Energy, a leading renewable energy provider in Asia, has successfully completed and commissioned a 3 MW rooftop solar project for Unicabinet Industry Co., Ltd., one of Thailand’s largest manufacturers of wood products for the cabinet industry. The project […]
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China’s SN Power Secures USD208 Million Contract to Run under construction Cambodian LNG Power Plant in Koh Kong province Shenzhen Nanshan Power has won an operation and maintenance contract worth USD208 million for a liquefied natural gas-fired power plant under construction in Cambodia. SN Power Gas Turbine Engineering and Technology received a letter of award […]
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