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Thai PM approves plan for expanding U-Tapao International Airport and Sattahip Commercial Port

July 3, 2016Peter Carlisle

Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha has approved the plan for expanding U-Tapao International Airport and Sattahip Commercial Port. The Prime Minister chaired a meeting with related agencies on logistics development along the east coast, emphasizing the importance of developing the area for industrial and tourism growth. Transport Minister ACM Prajin Juntong summarized the industrial growth […]

Myanmar’s construction industry to reach US$13.5 billion in 2020

June 29, 2016August 28, 2020Peter Carlisle

Myanmar’s construction industry is forecast to record rapid growth in the next five years, at an annual average rate of 10.37%, finds a new report by Timetric’s Construction Intelligence Centre (CIC). In real terms, the industry’s value stood at US$8.2 billion in 2015, and is anticipated to value US$13.5 billion in 2020. According to the […]

Global Edge Investments See Thailand Real Estate Demand Soaring

June 29, 2016Peter Carlisle

Global Edge Investment announces the company is launching the 5 star Bayside Beachfront villas in Koh Samui, Thailand. The project is located frontline at the exclusive and serene Samrong Bay. Bayside Beachfront is a unique collection of 34 modern contemporary beach front villas, each with a private infinity-edge pool and lush landscaped gardens enjoying direct […]

TAT to propose Phang Nga airport construction

June 29, 2016Peter Carlisle

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is set to propose the construction of a new airport in Phang Nga province to relieve passenger congestion in Phuket airport, says TAT governor. TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn has revealed that the TAT will be proposing the construction of Phang Nga airport to the National Policy Committee for Tourism, […]

JCB Adds Fourth Hi-Viz Model To Loadall Telehandler Range

June 29, 2016Peter Carlisle

JCB today unveils a fourth model to its HiViz telescopic handler range – building on the success of its high visibility, low boom pivot design. The 540-140 HiViz offers a 4,000kg maximum lift capacity with a maximum lift height of 13.47m on wheels, or 13.78m when using stabilisers. Delivering unrivalled rear and offside visibility, the […]

Hilton Hua Hin gets upgrade

June 29, 2016Peter Carlisle

Hilton Hotel Resort & Spa is undergoing a 500-million baht guest room refurbishment to ensure it stays ahead in an increasingly competitive industry. The refurbishment, which involves redecorating the beachfront hotel’s 296 rooms, is part of multibillion-baht rolling renovation programme, which includes technology upgrade, that is due to finish in 2018, said general manager Denis […]

Transport Ministry unveils plan to expand Mae Sot Airport

June 29, 2016Peter Carlisle

The Transport Ministry has unveiled a plan to expand Mae Sot Airport to better accommodate regional economic integration — the ASEAN Economic Community and the introduction of a special economic zone. Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, recently oversaw the official announcement of the Mae Sot Airport improvement project in Tak Province, aimed at promoting air transportation […]

China-Cambodia joint venture to build $230m cement plant in NW Cambodia

June 29, 2016August 28, 2020Peter Carlisle

A China – Cambodia joint venture has announced a plan to build a $230 million cement factory in northwestern Cambodia’s Battambang province next month, the Phnom Penh Post reported on Friday. Battambang Conch Cement Company – a joint venture between Chinese firm Conch International Holdings (HK) and local cement company Battambang KT Cement Company – […]

How Cambodia’s real estate sector will fare in the AEC era

June 29, 2016August 28, 2020Peter Carlisle

Boom times ahead for the Kingdom, but is supply meeting demand? At the tail end of 2015, Southeast Asian nations inaugurated the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), a borderless market for commodities, services, capital, and labour between 10 of the world’s fastest-growing economies. Long seen as a laggard behind more established neighbours Thailand and Vietnam, Cambodia […]

Thai airport operator to spend $7.4 billion on expansion

June 29, 2016Peter Carlisle

Airports of Thailand Pcl (AOT), the country’s main airport operator, plans to spend 194 billion baht (S$7.4 billion) over the next 15 years to expand its six airports to handle a boom in visitors, it said on Thursday. AOT’s budget was higher than a previous plan of 140 billion, mainly due to a revision to […]

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