Category: Construction News

Thailand taps Turkish expertise in high-speed train manufacturing Transport minister Suriya visits Turkey’s state-owned Türasaş for lessons in forging a domestic rail-manufacturing industry Thailand is collaborating with Türasaş, Turkey’s state-owned train manufacturer, to build fast trains for its new high-speed rail network, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said on Monday. Thailand taps Turkish expertise in high-speed […]

28 Subcontractors involved in Clean Fuel Project (CFP) at Thai Oil’s refinery in Si Racha, Chon Buri, voted to suspend construction activities Subcontractors involved in the Clean Fuel Project (CFP) at Thai Oil’s refinery in Si Racha, Chon Buri, have voted to suspend construction activities. This decision, made by 28 companies, impacts approximately 10,000 workers. […]

Transport tops Bangkok’s clean air tasks Bangkok Post editorial This week, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) launched a walking-cycling promotion to tackle the city’s notorious traffic congestion. Quite an ambition. The Bangkok Master Plan for Walking and Cycling is cooperating with the BMA’s Transport Department and the non-profit Thailand Walking and Cycling Institute Foundation, which […]

Thailand takes first step toward nuclear power plant study Thailand’s nuclear power plant project is about to make its debut as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) plans to sign a MoU with the Office of Atoms for Peace on November 15. This agreement aims to establish a study committee to outline the operational framework, conduct […]

Thailand plans 14 new floating solar farms to boost renewable energy The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) is pushing forward with the development of 14 new floating solar farm projects as part of its strategic efforts to increase renewable energy production. These projects, with a combined capacity of 2,656 megawatts, are set to be […]

Egat to extend the lives of Thailand’s coal-fired power stations Refurbishment will keep them running longer The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is planning to refurbish two coal-fired power generation units in a move to extend their service life and prolong the supply of low-cost electricity to the country. Refurbishment of power generators refers […]

ONYX Hospitality Group Transforms Thailand’s The Tide Resort to Amari The Tide Bangsaen ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading management company for hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences in Southeast Asia, has signed an agreement to manage Amari The Tide Bangsaen. This property, which is a significant transformation of The Tide Resort, and has been […]

Thailand plans to cancel underground tunnel for Northern Bangkok Expressway project The underground tunnel segment was designed to link the Si Rat Expressway with Ngamwongwan Road and Prasert Manukit Road in Bangkok. Thailand is not expected to proceed with the underground tunnel segment of the Phase 3 Northern Expressway project (N1 section) in Bangkok, owing […]