Overpriced airport link is ‘a debacle’ SPECIAL REPORT: Passengers unhappy with shoddy service are looking elsewhere The rail link project between central Bangkok and Suvarnabhumi airport has turned out to be a fiasco, with passengers paying up to 150 baht for what they say is a shoddy service. No escalators, no trolleys, no car park […]
Continue ReadingMany other provinces feature soft soil Engineering experts are pushing for a review of Thailand’s existing regulations requiring buildings to withstand strong earthquakes. The regulations issued in 2007 also should cover more provinces and types of construction projects, said Assoc Prof Dr Amorn Pimanmas, chairman of the project committee at the Engineering Institute of Thailand […]
Continue ReadingThe global consortium of telecommunications companies formed to build and operate the South-East Asia Japan Cable (SJC) system, which is routed near Northern Philippines, officially announced the start of the construction of their $400 million project Thursday. The SJC will link Brunei, China Mainland, Hong Kong, Philippines, Japan, and Singapore, with options to extend to […]
Continue ReadingLocal administrations to lead the way Power generation from waste in Thailand is expected to increase to 150 megawatts by year-end from just 26.6 MW now, spurred by a government campaign to encourage local administrations to develop renewable energy. Narongsak Kamales, the governor of the Provincial Electricity Authority, said more than 20 municipalities had expressed […]
Continue ReadingBangkok Expressway Plc (BECL) next month will submit its bid proposal for the 18-billion-baht Sri Rat-Outer Ring Road Expressway that is expected to generate 80,000 trips a day. Managing director Payao Marittanaporn said the project would be developed under a public-private partnership with the government paying for expropriation costs for the 17-kilometre expressway. Bidding results […]
Continue ReadingThe Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia, H.E. Tea Banh, presided over the grand opening ceremonies last week of the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, the first five-star hotel debut in Phnom Penh since the 1990s. As a representative of Prime Minister Hun Sen, General Tea Banh noted that the hotel’s opening was bound to improve the […]
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ALE 4300 tonner works on Thai Growth Project, Map Ta Phut, Thailand Heavy lifting and transport specialist ALE completed a series of lifts up to 813 tonnes on the Thai Growth Project in Map Ta Phut, Thailand. In 22 days, 25 items were transported, lifted and installed. The smallest load was 73 tonnes. ALE used […]
Continue ReadingSome 400 people from provinces along the Mekong River in the North and Northeast gathered yesterday in Nong Khai’s Si Chiang Mai district to voice their opposition against Laos’ proposed Xayaburi hydropower project, which they believe will have a negative impact on their lives. The protesters also signed a letter to Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, […]
Continue ReadingThailand’s luxury property developer Raimon Land has awarded the THB 2.4 billion (US$79.3 million) building contract for its 185 Rajadamri condominium project to Bouygues Thai, the local subsidiary of leading international construction firm Bouygues. Bouygues Thai will be responsible for the overall building construction including the management of sub-contractors for mechanical, electrical and plumbing installations. […]
Continue ReadingPlan to take full advantage lacking Even with massive investment allocated to build infrastructure in Thailand and neighbouring countries, the government realises it still lacks a plan to use the developments to maximum potential. Setting up new economic zones and improving services such as customs clearance for the private sector can maximise value from new […]
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