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Samsung Engineering wins US$120 million order in in Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate, Rayong, Thailand from PTT Global Chemical Samsung Engineering Co. said Monday it has clinched a US$120 million order to build facilities meant to boost propylene production in Thailand. Under a deal with PTT Global Chemical Public Co., Samsung Engineering will be responsible […]

Thai Cabinet approves plan for Bangkok’s 3-km MRT Pink Line extension The cabinet yesterday approved the Transport Ministry’s 4.23-billion-baht plan to extend the MRT Pink Line by an additional three kilometres to the Impact Muang Thong Thani complex in Nonthaburi’s Pak Kret district. Deputy government spokeswoman Traisulee Taisaranakul said the cabinet approved two Transport Ministry […]

Thailand’s Hua Hin airport will be further upgraded SEE ALSO: Hua Hin Airport Expansion To Help Transform Thailand’s Sleepy East Coast Resort Into A Truly International Tourist Destination Hua Hin airport in Prachuap Khiri Khan will be further upgraded to serve larger aircraft for long-haul flights in 2 years. Deputy Transport Minister Thaworn Senneam said […]

Knight Frank delivers ‘frank’ report on Phuket condo market Nattha Kahapana, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Knight Frank Phuket, has delivered an in-depth review of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Phuket’s condominium market. In a release issued yesterday (Feb 8), Mr Natha explained the depth of the impact and the reasons behind […]

Bangkok MRTA’s Orange Line needs scrutiny Bangkok Post Editorial The decision of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) to scrap bidding for construction of the western section of the MRT’s Orange Line while a court decision is pending bodes ill for transparency. After such a controversial decision, the project will become yet more damning evidence […]