Category: Construction News

State Railway of Thailand eyes new city river icon in Bangkok 16 April 2019 Land along the Chao Phraya River is becoming a magnet for real estate development, with companies keen to remodel areas on both sides of the river. Much of this interest comes in the wake of last year’s opening of Iconsiam, a […]

Amari Pattaya returns with a new look WITH a magnificent beachfront location and lush gardens, the completely refurbished and renamed Amari Pattaya will welcome guests this month. The resort, previously named Amari Ocean Pattaya, is a springboard to Pattaya’s vibrant attractions and local culture. Positioned along the coastline on the idyllic north end of Pattaya […]

Supalai upbeat on B35bn target 12 April 2019 SET-listed developer Supalai Plc remains confident of securing presales of 35 billion baht this year as targeted despite a dip in the first quarter. Managing director Tritecha Tangmatitham said the company’s plan to launch a high-value condo project in May will help boost presales in the remaining […]

SET-listed Sino-Thai Engineering to acquire Mo Chit Land for $136m 11 April 2019 Sino-Thai Engineering and Construction Pcl (STEC), a Thai-listed construction company, is set to acquire Mo Chit Land Company from BTS Group’s subsidiary U City Pcl for 4.32 billion baht ($135.85 million). STEC’s board of directors approved the development of the 7.79-billion baht […]

CKPower Ready to Generate Power from Xayaburi HPP after the Synchronization of the first Unit Generator Ceremony in Lao PDR 10 April 2019 H.E. Dr. Siri Jirapongphan, Minister of Energy of Thailand along with H.E. Dr. Khammany INTHIRATH, Minister of Energy and Mines, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, recently presided over the first unit of […]

Sunshine International cancels 500 million baht development in Chiang Mai due to smog A developer has pulled the plug on a 500 million baht construction project in Chiang Mai. Sunshine International, Thailand’s leading brand of retirement residences told Thaivisa on Tuesday that their project which was due to be constructed near the city centre has […]

100 plants mulled for solar waste in Thailand 9 April 2019 The Industry Ministry is considering setting up a plant to handle old and irreparably damaged solar cells. It would also support private companies in establishing roughly 100 plants to either repair or recycle about 90% of between 620,000 and 790,000 tonnes of solar cells […]

HM King gives royal approval to four upcountry tram and electric train projects Four tram and electric train projects have come closer to reality after they were given approval in a Royal Decree. His Majesty the King has given the royal go-ahead for projects in Chiang Mai, Pangnga, Phuket and Nakorn Ratchasima (Khorat). The orders […]