Some 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 […]
Continue ReadingPhuket Governor Tri Augkaradacha announced the winning design for the Phuket Exhibition and Convention Centre in Mai Khao At a ceremony in Phuket Town on Saturday 26th March 2011, Phuket Governor Tri Augkaradacha announced the winning design for the 2.6 billion baht (US$86 million) Phuket Exhibition and Convention Centre in Mai Khao. Shortlisted from three […]
Continue ReadingPhuket is not alone in the virtual stampede of the raging bulls of mass tourism. One of Asia’s idyllic cultural destination’s Luang Prabang in Laos has been caught up in the slipstream of development. The Korean developed 18 hole Luang Prabang Golf Club has opened. As a new phase of development are villas aimed at […]
Continue ReadingThe Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is preparing to build two natural-gas power plants because of the possible delay of the plan to establish nuclear plants. Egat governor Suthat Pattama-siriwat said the two natural-gas plants would be set up in the locations currently housing its plants in south Bangkok and Bang Pakong, Chachoengsao. Each […]
Continue ReadingThe Sky Walk Condominium topping off ceremony. Bangkok’s Sky Walk Condominium will feature a commercial helipad on its 50th floor, the first in Thailand at a condominium project. Khun Wichai Poolworaluk, president of the project’s developer, W-Property, revealed the news at the topping off ceremony for the condominium project last week. “Our development will lead […]
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Happy with just a view across the river Residents of two historic communities oppose a bridge linking their fates across the Chao Phraya Residents of the Ratchawong and Tha Din Daeng areas say they are happy looking at each other across the Chao Phraya River without the need for a new bridge, proposed by City […]
Continue ReadingA Thai court has cleared the way for the extradition of Michael Bryan Smith, a Briton accused of embezzling more than Dh2 million while he worked in Dubai. He will be sent to the UAE within 90 days. “It’s a relief … there is now light at the end of the tunnel,” Mr Smith, 44, […]
Continue ReadingListed firms express concern over labour shortage Top listed firms and government officials recognise the shortcomings in the country’s fundamentals that require near-term fixes but are optimistic about local firms’ success in the global arena. Thiraphong Chansiri, Thai Union Frozen’s president, pointed out a key challenge for local business is the shortage of both skilled […]
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