Requesting advice on repairing concrete roof with water leakage, project outside of Bangkok Here at Thailand-Construction.com we received an enquiry today about a project refurbishment that has water leakage because of a concrete roof that has probably never been maintained. The person that contacted us works for a foundation/NGO. They are looking for hopefully some […]
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Myanmar unveils new Nationally Determined Contribution The country’s share of solar and wind energy will remain consistent. Myanmar is setting a conditional target, with international support, of avoiding 144 MtCO2eq of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 against that which was predicted under the Business as Usual (BAU) scenario of 297 MtCO2eq. Enerdata reported that […]
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Thailand Extends Deadline for Obtaining Alteration Permits and Change-of-Use Certificates for Hotel Business Buildings Article by Tilleke & Gibbins A new regulation from Thailand’s Ministry of Interior grants a three-year extension for obtaining an alteration permit or a certificate to change the use of a hotel building. The eligibility period—which had been scheduled to expire […]
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PESTECH (Cambodia) Plc foresees a brighter Cambodia with photovoltaic solar generation PESTECH (Cambodia) Plc (PCL) was established in Cambodia 11 years ago. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PESTECH International Berhad and undertakes engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities for high voltage and extra high voltage substations, transmission line and power cable system including civil […]
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Bangkok eases COVID-19 controls from 01 September 2021 Shopping malls, flea markets, foot massage shops, and dine-in services are allowed to resume operations, but the night-time curfew remains in place. Bangkok, 31 August, 2021 – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced the latest Order No. 41 that allows venues and businesses to resume operations […]
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Thai developer Origin Property diversifies into logistics and warehouses for growth With a dramatic rise in e-commerce business, SET-listed developer Origin Property Plc has diversified into logistics and warehouses through a joint venture with JWD InfoLogistics Plc, planning to develop 200,000 square metres per year. Peerapong Jaroon-ek, chief executive of Origin, said the company would […]
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Thailand’s Central Group takes control of Bangkok’s Mega Bangna parent Central Group, Thailand’s most prominent retailer and mall operator, has taken a controlling stake in rival Siam Future Development, at a price of US$400 million. The flagship property in Siam Future’s portfolio of 19 malls and mixed-use developments is the Ikea-anchored Mega Bangna on the […]
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Modern Energy Management to provide owner’s engineer services for Hero Future Energies’ 100MW wind farm project in Kon Tum province, Vietnam Modern Energy Management (MEM) has been appointed by Hero Future Energies (HFE) to provide owner’s engineer services for its 100MW wind farm project in Kon Tum province, Vietnam. Hero Future Energies’ Oman Singh said: […]
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Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand scraps Purple Line southern extension bids – Says Covid playing havoc with process The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) has scrapped the planned bidding for the 82.3-billion-baht southern extension of the Purple Line, citing a lack of public participation. MRTA governor Pakapong Sirikantaramas said he has signed […]
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Lao government approves 02 December 2021 date for opening rail line from China The Lao government has approved Dec 2 as the launch date for the official opening of the railway line linking the country with China. The decision was made in a cabinet meeting on Tuesday to celebrate Laos National Day, the Vientiane Times […]
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