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Thailand eyes to be hub of trans-ASEAN railway network 8 July 2019 The Thai government is pursuing an ambitious plan to build a rail network linking Thailand to other countries in the region, like Singapore and China. The government has already begun the construction of some routes and will keep calling bids for the project, […]
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From Bangkok to Beijing – ‘Trans-Asean’ bullet train plan to link Thailand with Laos and China 7 Jul 2019 Bangkokians may find it hard to imagine that their next trip to Beijing could begin in Bang Sue. The district, which has garnered less fame than its neighbour, Chatuchak, the city’s hub for travel to the […]
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Thailand adjusts alternative energy development plan 5 July 2019 Thailand’s Ministry of Energy has adjusted the 10-year Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP), aiming to strengthen the country’s energy security and raise the ratio of power generated from renewable sources. Head of the Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency Yongyut Juntararotai said that the amendment […]
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Thailand’s CP plans $330m Pattaya seaside hub linked to high-speed rail Retail and housing complex meant to draw more traffic to resort city Pattaya 4 July 2019 Thai conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group plans to build a huge commercial and residential complex in the beach city of Pattaya, the Nikkei Asian Review has learned, a project […]
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Risen Energy further strengthens Vietnamese PV market 2 July 2019 Bitexco’s 50 MW PV project in Vietnam has been successfully connected to the grid Keeping costs under control and establishing an affordable connection to the grid are the two keys to success for PV makers operating in international solar markets, with maximization of the benefits […]
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Sunseap completes Vietnam solar farm amid steady pipeline of Asia projects 3 July 2019 SINGAPORE clean-energy provider Sunseap Group’s unit has completed a US$150 million Vietnam solar farm project ahead of schedule, Sunseap International said on Wednesday. It was completed and connected to the Vietnam national grid ahead of a June 30 deadline, the solar […]
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Sarath becomes second-richest Thai as Gulf Energy surges 01 July 2019 Sarath Ratanavadi has vaulted up Thailand’s billionaire list to become the nation’s second-richest man, as his Gulf Energy Development Pcl outpaces most of the world’s power companies. Sarath’s net worth rose to $6.3 billion after a 28pc rally in Gulf Energy in the past […]
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New Nan-Luang Prabang road to boost Thai-Lao tourism 30 June 2019 Thailand and Laos have built a road to link Nan province with Luang Prabang province via Hongsa town in Laos, aiming to draw more tourists. The road, the construction of which cost 1.97 billion baht with financial support from Thailand, covers 114 kilometers between […]
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Japan’s JGC Corp completes 120 MW of solar plants in Vietnam 27 June 2019 Japanese engineering group JGC Corp announced on Tuesday that it has completed the construction of 120 MW direct current (DC) of photovoltaic (PV) plants in Vietnam. JGC, through its local subsidiary JGC Vietnam, was awarded the contract for the engineering, procurement […]
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Growth demand fuels solar power boom in Vietnam 26 June 2019 Many solar power plants have become operational in the southern region in the first half of 2019, showing part of the solar power development wave to meet the economic growth demand in Vietnam. In mid-June, TTC Group of Vietnam and Gulf Group of Thailand […]
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