Hiring a firm to operate the Bangkok’s Orange Line’s eastern section needs expediting to avoid delaying opening in two years The drafting of the contract to hire a firm to operate the Orange Line’s eastern section needs to be expedited to avoid delaying its opening in two years, says the Highways Department. A source in […]
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Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand starts operation of mini-hydropower plant in Uttaradit’s Pha Chuk sub-district State-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) has started operating its 10th mini-hydropower plant in Uttaradit as the country continues its effort to reduce power prices by adopting more renewable energy. Thailand is trying to use more renewable energy, which […]
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Finally! ‘new’ Bangkok park may open 4 years after it was finished A green “oasis” park located downtown could finally open over four years after it was completed. Several metal-sheeted hovels belonging to longtime residents were recently demolished, clearing the way for Pathumwananurak Park behind the Centralworld shopping mall to open, 49 months after it […]
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Thailand’s long-distance trains to operate from Bangkok’s Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal from 19 January 2023 14 Northern, 20 Southern, and 18 Northeastern routes to switch from Hua Lamphong Station to the new Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal located near Chatuchak Park. The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has announced the relocation – effective from […]
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Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) ramps up mainland to Koh Samui bridge plan The Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) is preparing to study the feasibility of building a bridge linking the mainland to Koh Samui. Exat governor Surachet Laophulsuk has visited the island to review information and inspect the proposed site for the bridge. If […]
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to study ammonia co-firing at coal-fired power plant in Rayong, Thailand Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd (TYO:7011), or MHI, said on Monday it will participate in a feasibility study for ammonia co-firing at a coal-fired power plant in Thailand. The 1,434-MW power station, located in Rayong province, southeastern Thailand, consists of two […]
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Work on Cambodia’s Chinese-built new Phnom Penh international airport expected to be completed in 2024 The construction work on a Chinese-built new Phnom Penh international airport, formally known as the Techo International Airport, is expected to be completed in 2024, a spokesman said on Sunday. Invested by the Cambodia Airport Investment Co., Ltd (CAIC), the […]
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Glasstech Asia & Fenestration Asia 2023 from 29 November to 1 December in Bangkok, Thailand After a successful comeback for the leading trade fair in Southeast Asia showcasing a regional reunion of the ASEAN glass and façade industry, the annual Glasstech Asia and Fenestration Asia took place at Marina Bay Sands from 26-28 October last […]
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Thailand plans to introduce 300 baht ($9) tourist fee on arrival from June 2023 Tourism is a crucial sector in Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy and contributed about 12% of gross domestic product before the pandemic Thailand plans to start collecting a 300 baht ($9) fee from foreign tourists arriving in the country beginning in June, […]
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Thai developer Land & Houses to invest Baht9bn in 2023 SET-listed developer Land & Houses plans to spend 9 billion baht on the property business this year, with one-third going to three hotels as the economy and tourism sector are recovering. Naporn Sunthornchitcharoen, chairman of the company’s board of directors and executive committee, said the […]
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