Thai wind project of 260 MW on Sor Por Kor land to move on – report Thai company Energy Absolute Plc (BKK:EA) plans to proceed as planned with work on a 260-MW wind project in Chaiyaphum after a dispute regarding the use of Sor Por Kor land has been solved, the Bangkok Post reported. In […]
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TCC Group Unveils $3.5B Mega-Project in Thailand The upcoming One Bangkok city district will include five office towers built to LEED and WELL standards, five hotels, three luxury residential high-rises, retail and a variety of civic, art and cultural facilities. A Thai billionaire is planning a $3.5 billion, 41-acre mixed-use development in Bangkok that he […]
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Bangkok’s MRTA gears up to sign monorail deals Project plans head to cabinet late this month The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) aims to sign construction contracts early next month for the two key electric rail lines that will carry people from surrounding provinces to the capital. A BTS Skytrain locomotive runs on the track […]
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Bangkok’s Riverside promenade could find itself in legal battle Academic says KMITL violated laws in conducting B120 million study Controversy over the Chao Phraya promenade isn’t showing signs of abating anytime soon despite the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s insistence on pushing ahead with the 14km riverside project. After being criticised for being hastily cobbled together and […]
Continue ReadingChubb Appoints new Head of Power and Utilities for Asia Chubb announced today the appointment of Titus Samuel as the new Head of Power and Utilities for Asia. Mr. Samuel will be based in Singapore and will report to Mick Peacock, Head of Power and Energy for Asia Pacific. Prior to his new appointment, Mr. […]
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Rotary Engineering wins projects worth over US$120m in Thailand & UAE Said Roger Chia Kim Piow, chairman and managing director of Rotary: “The contract wins reflect customers’ confidence in our capabilities and track record. We will continue to position Rotary for resilient growth amid challenging market conditions.” ROTARY Engineering has secured two projects worth more […]
Continue ReadingBest Western to Rise at Thailand’s Biggest Market Best Western® Hotels & Resorts has signed a brand new hotel that will be ideal for shoppers, business travelers and guests wanting to immerse themselves in authentic Thai culture. Located within walking distance of Chatuchak Market – the largest of Thailand’s many markets with a staggering 8,000 […]
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SUNPLAY ASIA LAUNCHES PIONEERING “ACTIVE LIFESTYLE” RETIREMENT COMMUNITY IN BANGSARAY ON THAILAND’S EASTERN SEABOARD Prestigious names in residential and hospitality development join forces to launch Thailand’s first large scale lifestyle driven community for over 50s BANGKOK, THAILAND: Leading residential community developer, Sunplay Asia, has launched the first phase of its pioneering active lifestyle retirement estate with […]
Continue ReadingCabinet approves investment in new Bang Pakong power plant The Cabinet yesterday gave its approval for the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) to go invest Bt33.94 billion to build a new power plant in Chachoengsao’s Bang Pakong district to ensure a stable and adequate power supply in Bangkok and its vicinity. Construction is expected […]
Continue ReadingMyanmar Govt to build 1m apartments in 330 towns by 2030 Myanmar is planning to finish the construction of over 1 million apartments in 330 towns across the country by 2030 under its urban development programme, according to the Ministry of Construction. The Department of Urban and Housing Development under the ministry is providing proper […]
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