Egat delays nuclear for new gas power plants in Thailand The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) will build new gas-fired power generators to replace thermal-powered units scheduled to be retired in the Bang Pakong and South Bangkok power plants. The construction is in line with the government’s decision to delay nuclear power development for […]
Continue ReadingThe Nation The TOT board yesterday went ahead and approved the awarding of a Bt15.99billion contract to the SL consortium of Loxley-Samart to set up a nationwide third-generation wireless broadband network. The approval came ahead of a general election and despite a complaint filed by the Ericsson-AS Associate Engineering (1964) consortium at the Central Administrative […]
Continue ReadingThe Nation The TOT board yesterday went ahead and approved the awarding of a Bt15.99billion contract to the SL consortium of Loxley-Samart to set up a nationwide third-generation wireless broadband network. The approval came ahead of a general election and despite a complaint filed by the Ericsson-AS Associate Engineering (1964) consortium at the Central Administrative […]
Continue ReadingProgress of Purple Line and Red Line Routes Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Sunday inspected progress on construction works of two mass transit rail systems on the outskirts of Bangkok, aimed at improving urban communication and easing traffic congestion, amid jeers by anti-government protesters. Accompanied by Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij and senior officials including Supot […]
Continue ReadingThe State Enterprise Policy Office (SEPO) proposed setting up a new state enterprise to take care of the government’s high-speed train routes instead of letting them be run by the State Railway of Thailand. Director-general Somchai Sujjapongse said under international standards, when new high-value investment projects will affect the overall economy, a new company is […]
Continue ReadingAnybody know any of the consultants or contractors involved in the construction of the new International terminal at Phuket International Airport? – ED New terminal at Phuket International Airport starts in November Following a series of delays over the last two years, construction of the new International terminal at Phuket International Airport is now […]
Continue ReadingFresh legislation easing restrictions on foreign ownership of property in Cambodia has led to rise in transactions which is helping the market, according to Sung Bonna, President of National Valuers Association of Cambodia (NVAC). Having undoubtedly had its appetite whet by the property success in nearby Thailand, Cambodia has introduced a new foreign ownership law […]
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Centara Opens the First Boutique Collection Resort in Vietnam Located in a beachside setting on the island of Phu Quoc, the property is built to an intimate scale with only 36 villas. Operated under a management contract and previously known as Chen La Resort & Spa, Chen Sea Resort & Spa is Centara’s fourth property […]
Continue ReadingBioAmber to Supply Biobased Succinic Acid to Mitsubishi Chemical BioAmber, a renewable chemistry firm, has signed strategic agreement with Mitsubishi Chemical to supply of biobased succinic acid. Under the terms of the agreement, BioAmber and Mitsui, a distribution partner of BioAmber, will supply succinic acid to Mitsubishi Chemical. BioAmber, Mitsui and Mitsubishi Chemical are jointly […]
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by Martin Kelly With experience spanning over three decades, Bill Barnett, managing director, acquired his expertise working in the hospitality industry within both key and emerging markets. Always taking a hands on approach, he has developed an invaluable “grass roots” knowledge of the property and hospitality industry that is passed on to his clients. Bill […]
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