Thai Govt urged to declare U-Tapao, Eastern Aviation City duty-free zone Aim attract private operators to invest in mega-project in Rayong province U-Tapao International Aviation Company (UTA) has urged the government to declare the U-Tapao International Airport and Eastern Aviation City a duty-free zone to attract private operators to invest in the 6,500-rai (1,040-hectare) mega-project […]
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Centara Hotels and Resorts sinks B1.4bn into revamp of Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya Centara Hotels and Resorts (CHR) has invested 1.4 billion baht to revamp Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya to capture premium guests and families, as it wants to expand water park-themed hotels labelled “Mirage” to new destinations. Jurairat Mongkolwongsiri, vice-president […]
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Metro Line 2 in Ho Chi Minh City projected to start construction in 2026 Land compensation and clearance procedures for the Metro Line 2 project have been completed, with 99 per cent of the cleared land ready for construction. According to the latest report by the Ho Chi Minh City Statistics Office, in 2025, numerous […]
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Myanmar implements 11 solar power plant projects, major to improve frequent blackouts in country A total of 11 solar power plant projects are currently under construction and development in Myanmar, with a total capacity of 1,026 megawatts, state-run daily The Global New Light of Myanmar reported on Sunday. Among the projects, four projects are in […]
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Thai cabinet approves Korat-Nong Khai high-speed rail Completion of second-phase will provide seamless travel from Bangkok to China by 2030 The cabinet on Tuesday formally approved the second phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed train line, from Nakhon Ratchasima to Nong Khai, with an investment of about 340 billion baht. The line would link up with […]
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Volvo CE launches New Generation Excavator in Thailand and celebrates partnership with new dealer Volvo CE has introduced the New Generation EC210 excavator into the Thai market, showcasing its innovative design and efficiency-focused features at an exclusive event in Bangkok. The occasion also served as a customer gathering for CHAIRATCHAKARN (Bangkok) Co., Ltd (CHAB), Volvo […]
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The average European uses 20kg toilet paper a year. What are the green alternatives? Going to the toilet is universal but how often do we take the time to reflect on the environmental impact of our bathroom habits? Talking about your toilet exploits would not get you many invites to dinner parties, but what we […]
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TK Elevator Universal Service platform ensures reliable accessibility to Thailand metro and railway systems TKE currently services over 740 elevators and escalators serving Bangkok metro and railway locations The longest service contract with Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) extends for 28 years, reflecting a strong confidence in TKE’s outstanding service and quality Düsseldorf (Germany), January […]
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Cement Shortages Stifle Myanmar Construction Cement shortages and rising prices are hampering Myanmar’s construction and real estate sectors. The price of a 50kg sack of cement has risen from around 5,000 kyats before the 2021 coup to around 31,000 kyats. Ma Ohn Mar, 40, an apartment contractor who runs a Yangon construction company, said the […]
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Traffic relief in sight as Bangkok’s widest bridge opens to motorists The eight-lane cable-stayed Thotsamarachan Bridge is expected to reduce congestion in the Rama II area by up to 25% Bangkok’s new Thotsamarachan Bridge across the Chao Phraya River was officially opened by Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit on Wednesday. In his speech, the minister said […]
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