Labour Ministry agrees to hike Thailand’s minimum daily wage from Baht336 (US$10.19) to a flat rate of Baht492 (US$14.92) The government is set to approve a sharp rise in the minimum wage from Bt336 to a flat rate of Bt492, according to a source with knowledge of the matter. Coming just two years after the […]
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37 infrastructure projects worth 1.49 trillion baht planned for Thailand in 2022 The Transport Ministry has announced it will invest 1.49 trillion baht on 37 projects this year. The funds will be divided among projects in two categories: 516 billion baht for 13 ongoing projects 974 billion baht for 24 new projects Meanwhile, the 24 […]
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Thailand’s Three New Motorway projects await cabinet nod The Department of Highways will propose three motorway projects worth 43.8 billion baht to the cabinet in the first quarter of this year. Department chief Sarawut Songsivilai said yesterday the first project will be the 22-kilometre extension of the Uttaraphimuk Elevated Highway, also known as the Don […]
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Thailand’s Transport Ministry to Propose Allocation for Study on New Thai-Laos Bridge Construction connecting Nong Khai and Vientiane as part of the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project The Ministry of Transport will propose the allocation of 140 million baht from the central fund for a feasibility and design study on the construction of a new bridge […]
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Singtel to build data centres in Thailand with energy supplier Gulf Energy and mobile phone operator Advanced Info Services Singtel has signed a joint development agreement with energy supplier Gulf Energy and mobile phone operator Advanced Info Services (AIS) to build and operate data centres in Thailand. This follows a memorandum of understanding inked between […]
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Valmet to deliver waste-to-energy plant in Bac Ninh province, Vietnam Finnish energy technology firm Valmet has signed a contract of between €20 million ($22.5 million) and €30 million ($33.8 million) for the delivery of a waste-to-energy plant in Vietnam. The contract has been signed with waste treatment company Thang Long Energy Environment for the firm’s […]
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BuildTrack expands its offerings to Thailand market by welcoming new Channel Partners, EGC SMART LIVING BuildTrack expands its offerings to Thailand market by welcoming new Channel Partners, EGC SMART LIVING. EGC Smart Living Co., Ltd. is a company based in Thailand that focuses on Smart Home Automations, IOT Devices and Telecommunications. The company is founded […]
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Developer AP Thailand lines up 65 new projects this year worth 78 billion baht SET-listed developer AP Thailand plans to launch 65 new projects worth a combined 78 billion baht this year, the largest tally in the market, with units priced from 1.8 to 50 million baht. Vittakarn Chandavimol, chief of corporate strategy and creation, […]
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WHA Corporation, Thailand’s largest developer of built-to-suit logistics facilities sees years of robust growth ahead SET-listed WHA Corporation, Thailand’s largest developer of built-to-suit logistics facilities, expects its total revenue to rise to 21 billion baht by 2026, driven by organic growth, notably business expansion projects. The company predicts double-digit annual revenue increases up to 2026, […]
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Big new road projects in Bangkok suburbs, Rama 2 special road set for completion in 2025 Bangkok Business News reported that the special expressway from Ekachai to Ban Paew along Rama 2 Road would take until 2025 before it was open. The 16.4 kilometer stretch (Route 82) costing 18.7 billion baht had contracts signed yesterday […]
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