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Thailand’s Energy Regulatory Commission plans to call fresh auction for waste-to-energy (WTE) projects The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is planning to call a new auction for waste-to-energy (WTE) projects, with a combined capacity of 444 megawatts, in the next couple of years, as officials continue to promote the use of garbage to fuel new power […]

Transport Minister defends Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport expansion Airports of Thailand can afford lavish plan, says Saksayam Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob on Wednesday brushed aside an anti-graft agency’s recommendation about the upgrade of Suvarnabhumi airport, saying the Airports of Thailand (AoT) was ready to proceed with expansion schemes, including the controversial North expansion project. His remark […]

Siam Gas and Petrochemical planning to construct Rayong liquefied natural gas receiving terminal Siam Gas and Petrochemical Plc (SGP), Thailand’s second largest liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) trader by volume, is gearing up for the construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal under its plan to sell natural gas to the industrial sector. The […]

Thai govt approves huge expansion of three terminals at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport – minister claims by 2022 all back to normal The Thai government has decided to press ahead with the expansion and extension of three terminals at Suvarnabhumi airport, Bangkok’s main hub. Work on the northern expansion, West Wings and East Wings will cost […]

Singha Estate secures exclusive rights for 30% shareholding in 3 major Thai co-generation power plants Singha Estate Plc, a leading Thai property investment and development company, today, announced that it has secured the exclusive rights to acquire a 30% shareholding in three major co-generation power plants with total capacity of 400 megawatts, at par value, […]

Asset World Corp., the property unit of Thailand’s richest man, plans to acquire Thailand’s distressed hotels Asset World Corp., the property unit of Thailand’s richest man, plans to acquire distressed hotels, betting on a quick revival in tourism once the Southeast Asian nation reopens to foreign visitors. More than 100 hotels are available for sale […]

MEA and Newsky Energy Thailand to construct two waste-to-energy plants in Bangkok The Metropolitan Energy Authority (MEA) is looking into co-investment opportunities with private firm Newsky Energy Thailand for the construction of two new waste-to-energy power plants in Bangkok, promoting the expansion of alternative energy in the metropolitan area along with environmental protection. The MEA […]

Mitsubishi Electric to Supply 250 Elevators and 28 Escalators for “One Bangkok” Totaling 278 units, including the first double-deck elevators in Thailand Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that its subsidiary Mitsubishi Elevator (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (MET) has secured a major order from “One Bangkok.” A joint venture between TCC Assets Co., Ltd. and […]