Krabi coal-fired power plant gets go-ahead The government decided on Friday to proceed with a planned 800-megawatt coal-fired power plant in the southern province of Krabi, overriding vigorous and widespread objections. The project’s opponents vowed to expand their protests after approval was announced, and tried unsuccessfully to enter Government House. The Electricity Generating Authority of […]
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Thai debut for Gamesa’s newbie Wind turbine Gamesa has secured the first order for its new G126-2.65MW turbine for a 52.5MW wind farm in Thailand. The company will supply and install 20 of the machines at the Mittraphap wind farm in the province of Nakhon Ratchasima for local developer Gunkul Engineering PCL. Gamesa will also […]
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Two Thai buildings named favourites by world’s architecture geeks Two Thai buildings — one in the capital and another in Isaan (north-east Thailand) – have been voted the best of more than 3,000 architectural projects from around the world on Tuesday. Bangkok coworking space Hubba-To was awarded best interior, and Korat’s Yellow Submarine Coffee Tank […]
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Six contracts signed for construction of B79.2bn Orange Line The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) on Thursday signed six contracts for the construction of the 79.2 bilion-baht Orange Line electric rail route, expected to open in early 2023. Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak presided over the signing of the contracts for construction of […]
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Prime Road Group and First Solar Complete 18MW of Solar Farms in Thailand Prime Road Group and First Solar, Inc. welcome the completion of four solar farms totaling 18 megawatts (MWDC) of capacity in Thailand. Located across the Ayutthaya and Pathum Thani Provinces, the Prime Road Group Co-Op Project (Project) utilizes more than 158,500 First […]
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Italian-Thai Development seeks update on Dawei plan SET-listed Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) says it is ready to restart construction of the long-delayed Dawei deep-sea port and special economic zone over the next few months if the Thai and Myanmar governments approve continuation of the megaproject at a joint meeting on Feb 10. Premchai Karnasuta, president […]
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Work progresses on Vientiane airport Vientiane airport’s expansion project is progressing as scheduled with officials saying it should be completed by early 2018. So far, construction teams have completed 11% of the work. Vientiane Times quoted the project update released by the Embassy of Japan to Laos and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Supported […]
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Railway links construction date set for Phnom Penh International Airport The government has set March next year as the date for the ground-breaking ceremony for the building of the rail link to Phnom Penh International Airport and Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone (PPSEZ). The projects are intended to facilitate transport of passengers, workers, and goods. […]
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Thailand’s Wind farm dust-up to blow over Renewable energy plan still a priority The recent revocation of a private firm’s licence to develop wind farms in Chaiyaphum province is likely to cause minimal damage to Thailand’s 20-year renewable energy development plan, according to a policymaker. The Supreme Administrative Court yesterday ruled that renting Sor Por […]
Continue ReadingMövenpick to Take Over Resort in Hua Hin, Thailand Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is to rebrand and manage a resort in Hua Hin, Thailand. In operation since 2010, the existing Asara Villa and Suite Resort, comprising a 96-key resort is owned by Ocean Property, features 54 pool villas and 42 suites. Scheduled to re-launch as the […]
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