Vietnam to develop offshore wind power after 2030 The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed delaying the development of offshore wind power until after 2030, instead of meeting the initial target of 6,000 MW within the next five years. At a meeting of the appraisal council for the revised National Power Development Plan […]
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From ICONSIAM to One Bangkok: Mentabuild, the consultancy firm behind Thailand’s most ambitious developments If you’ve ever set foot in Bangkok and looked up at its towering skyline, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Mentabuild’s work, whether you realised it or not. Founded over 40 years ago, this construction consultancy firm has played a big […]
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Bht4bn sought for Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) light railway transit system Nakhon Ratchasima: Local authorities will ask for about 4 billion baht from the government to fund the province’s light rail transit system, the construction of which is expected to begin next year. The province’s sub-committee on land transport has opted for a light rail system […]
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Rama II roadworks to finish ‘this year’ in 2025 All construction projects along Rama II Road, also known as Highway 35, will be completed by the end of the year, according to the Transport Ministry. The first — the Rama III-Dao Khanong-Western Outer Ring Road expressway project, which is under the supervision of the Expressway […]
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Invitation to ICC Dinner Talk Tejus Chauhan on Expedited Procedure and ICC’s Latest Innovations in Arbitration – 5 March 2025 6.00 pm – Eastin Hotel, Bangkok Dear Ciarb Thailand Branch Members, Ciarb Thailand is pleased to be the supporting organization for the upcoming ICC Dinner Talk with Tejus Chauhan, Director of Arbitration & ADR, South Asia, ICC […]
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New Road Link Promises Stronger Malaysia-Thailand Economic Ties The long-anticipated road alignment project connecting Malaysia and Thailand’s key border checkpoints is nearing completion, promising to strengthen bilateral trade and ties. The project links Malaysia’s Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine, and Security (ICQS) complex with Thailand’s Sadao Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) complex, with the […]
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Official explains brief suspension of Ho Chi Minh City’s metro line No. 1 14 February 2025 At a press conference held on Thursday to discuss the city’s socio-economic performance, Bang said the metro line has received positive feedback since it opened on December 22, 2024. The number of passengers using the metro has been increasing, […]
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Banyan Tree makes a splash in Nakhon Si Thammarat Real estate and tourism operators are hoping the potential of Nakhon Si Thammarat can draw tourists who prefer tranquillity over bustling beach cities, as the province welcomes its first branded residence, Banyan Tree, in Sichon. Ravi Chandran, executive director of Urasaya Property, said Sichon district is […]
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Hyatt Regency Takes Over Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel Rebranding aims to enhance service quality and offer a world-class experience at Thailand’s main gateway. In a move that promises to elevate the hospitality experience at Thailand’s main international gateway, Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel Co., Ltd. and Universal Hospitality Joint Venture announced a new management agreement on January 31, […]
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Pattaya’s Waterfront Condo – Demolition or Continuation? Pattaya Mayor clarifies legal status Waterfront Condo: Will it stand or be demolished? Pattaya awaits land office decision on controversial project. PATTAYA, Thailand – Mayor Poramet Ngampichet has addressed growing public concerns regarding the stalled Waterfront condo project. The legal status of the high-rise development remains uncertain as […]
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