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Myanmar power plans could spare the Salween Newly announced plans to build four major gas-fired power plants could save the pristine river from environmentally destructive hydro-power dams Myanmar and Thailand have announced plans for major gas power projects, as well as greater moves to adopt renewable energy sources. The news will cheer conservationists battling to […]
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Road linking Mae Sot with EWEC highway nearly finished The construction of a new road to connect Mae Sot with part of the East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC) linking Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam is expected to be completed next month. The Department of Rural Roads is accelerating construction of the 5.8-kilometre asphalt-concrete road that will […]
Continue ReadingLaos’ Nam Phay hydropower project officially launched THE NAM Phay hydropower project was officially launched after being constructed in about 42 months. The launch ceremony was held this week in the presence of the Minister of Energy and Mines, Dr Khammany Inthirath, the Xaysomboun provincial Governor, Major General Thongloy Silivong, Xaysomboun Peoples Council President Bounsouk […]
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Tambon Natan, Ubon Ratchathani to be site of sixth Thai-Lao Friendship bridge A committee charged with selecting the location for the sixth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge has selected Tambon Natan in Ubon Ratchathani’s Natan district for the construction, a deputy governor said on Thursday. Ubon Ratchathani deputy governor Chalermpol Mungkung said the location was chosen because […]
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Shining a light on Thailand’s electricity woes Opening up the power market may hold the key to more efficient, less costly delivery to consumers, writes Yuthana Praiwan The plan to open up Thailand’s power generation market comes months after the government raised eyebrows at under-performance and rampant price hikes by the Electricity Generating Authority of […]
Continue ReadingIntroducing LLFA Self Amalgamating Tape into Thailand GTG Engineering, through their exclusive Thailand Distributor, Bohemian, presents a revolutionary new product, LLFA® Tape, which is changing the way industry insulates and seals gas, liquid, steam and electricity. It is an ideal emergency repair product for all maintenance teams, electricians, plumbers and natural gas technicians. LLFA® Tape […]
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CK Power seeks another hydropower deal in Laos WITH ITS INITIAL success constructing the Bt150 billion Xayaburi Hydroelectric Power Project in Laos, CK Power Plc is negotiating with the Laos government to build another hydroelectric power projects worth over Bt150 billion. A final deal is expected to be signed by the middle of this year, […]
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AVANI Hotels & Resorts launches first hotel in Luang Prabang, northern Laos AVANI Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the launch of its first hotel in the historic town of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Laos. The 53-room hotel is located on a narrow peninsula at the joining of the […]
Continue ReadingVietnamese company resumes construction of northern Lao airport Construction of Nongkhang airport in Laos’ northern Huaphan province has been resumed after a one-year delay following financial difficulties of Vietnamese contractor, local daily Vientiane Times report on Saturday. The project was given the green light in June 2013 when the Lao government signed a contract with […]
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Testing the winds in Cambodia’s energy sector 4 December 2017 – Previous studies have concluded that wind energy has significant potential in Cambodia. Reuters A new study on wind energy and its potential to diversify Cambodia’s energy sector is now being conducted, with results expected for mid next year, according to a representative of the […]
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