Chinese-Backed Power Plant Opens in Myanmar’s Rakhine State A Chinese-backed power plant that forms an important part of the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC) scheme in Myanmar’s western Rakhine State opened this week, signaling that Beijing is moving forward with its projects in post-coup, conflict-torn Myanmar. The US$180-million, gas-fired 135-MW power plant in the Kyaukphyu Special […]
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Over Baht 9bn for Kanchanaburi road upgrades The Transport Ministry plans to upgrade road facilities in Kanchanaburi with a total investment of almost 10 billion baht to accommodate rising tourist numbers and future economic growth. Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob revealed details yesterday after attending a meeting to follow up on the progress of major projects […]
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Probe Bangkok’s train bid claims Allegations of unfair competition in bidding for the Orange Line’s western expansion As much as it wants to speed up the construction of mass transit systems in the city to alleviate traffic congestion, the government needs to clear allegations of unfair competition in bidding for the Orange Line’s western expansion. […]
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Taiwan’s Chunghwa Telecom ventures in to Thailand Chunghwa Telecom elevates 5G technology to enhance the country’s competitiveness and facilitate life Chunghwa Telecom announced its commitment and determination to develop 5G technology and infrastructure in Thailand by offering smart solutions and fostering collaborations with many government and private organisations. The company aims to increase Thailand’s competitiveness […]
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Thailand’s solar company Prime Road Power targets to increase its electricity generation capacity to 1,200 megawatts by 2025 SET-listed Prime Road Power, an operator of solar farms and provider of solar panel installation services, has set a target to increase its electricity generation capacity to 1,200 megawatts by 2025 as it hopes to capture the […]
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Construction of Vietnam’s VND55-trillion-thermal-power-plant in Quang Tri province cancelled Mr. Vo Van Hung, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Quang Tri Province, on October 7, said that the Thai Ministry of Energy had agreed to cancel the implementation of the Quang Tri 1 BOT Thermal Power Plant project. Accordingly, within the framework of the Second […]
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Fire at Chana power plant in Southern Thailand, no supply interruption 07 October 2022 SONGKHLA: A fire at the Chana power plant on Friday damaged five cooling units, but has not interrupted the supply of electricity to the area. The fire began around 11.30am on Friday at the Chana power plant in tambon Khlong Pia, […]
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Thailand Starts Up First of Two Giant 2.7-GW Natural Gas-Fired Combined Cycle Power Plants in Chonburi province Mitsubishi Power has declared complete a 2,650-MW natural gas–fired power plant in Chonburi province, Thailand, delivering its four M701JAC power trains to the plant’s joint owners Gulf Energy Development PCL, one of the largest independent power producers (IPPs) […]
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Thailand discussing with Lao officials the high-speed rail connection to China Thailand has been discussing with Lao officials the plans regarding a high-speed rail connection to promote a more seamless connection from Thailand to China via the intermediary country. Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob on Thursday met Laos’ Minister of […]
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November 16-18 special holidays for Bangkok, Samut Prakan and Nonthaburi for APEC Summit The Thai cabinet has made November 16th, 17th and 18th special public holidays for Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan to ease the movement of government leaders and senior officials during the APEC Summit and related meetings. Anucha Burapachaisri, deputy secretary-general to the […]
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