French energy giant Électricité de France Halts Myanmar Hydropower Project Over Human Rights Concerns French energy giant Électricité de France has suspended a hydropower project worth more than US$1.5 billion (2.11 trillion kyats) in Myanmar’s Shan State over human rights concerns as the military regime continues to use lethal force to crack down on anti-coup […]
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Three motorway projects to be launched in Thailand in 2021 Ekkachai-Ban Phaeo motorway in Samut Sakhon, Rangsit-Bang Pa-in motorway and Srinagarindra-Suvarnabhumi airport motorway The Transport Ministry plans to launch three motorway projects this year, worth 83.52 billion baht. Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob said the first project will be the Ekkachai-Ban Phaeo motorway in Samut Sakhon, […]
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State Railway of Thailand set to call bids for B128bn rail ventures The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is preparing to call bids for two double-track railway projects worth 128 billion baht with results expected to be known by the end of this year. SRT governor Nirut Maneephan said contractors for both rail projects will […]
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Third terminal at Krabi Airport to open in October 2021 A third terminal at Krabi Airport is expected to open in October to double the airport’s passenger handling capacity, according to the Department of Airports (DoA). Somkiat Maneesathit, DoA deputy director-general, went on an inspection tour of the airport on Thursday, and he was briefed […]
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Vietnam needs coal-fired plants for another 15 years at least Despite the associated environmental problems, Vietnam cannot do without coal-fired power plants for another 15 years at least, experts say. There is no current alternative that can help Vietnam ensure energy security and maintain stable prices, they add. There are several coal-fired plants in the […]
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Average price of beer in Thailand costs more than in Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Berlin and Washington The average price of beer costs more in Bangkok than in Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Brussels and Berlin, a new study has revealed. According to the World Beer Index 2021, the average price of a 330ml bottle of beer in Bangkok is […]
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Preparations for Luang Prabang Mekong hydropower plant in Laos nearly complete The preparatory work for construction of the Mekong hydropower project in northern Laos is 80 percent complete, with all works expected to be finished in July, local daily Vientiane Times reported Thursday. The 1,460-MW Mekong hydropower project, located about 25 km from northern Lao […]
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Panasonic Life Solutions enters into modular housing push in Thailand Panasonic has chosen Thailand as the first country in the region to offer modular construction housing by partnering with Siam Steel International, Thailand’s leading manufacturer of steel products and building materials. Wataru Matsumoto, chairman of the regional headquarters of Panasonic Life Solutions Sales Thailand, said […]
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Thai energy firm PTTEP sees power generation as next income stream Oil and gas exploration and production currently makes up all of its profits Thai energy firm PTTEP sees power generation as next income streamBANGKOK, Thai oil and gas giant PTT Exploration and Production Pcl on Tuesday said it plans to expand midstream investments to […]
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Laos’ Four Thousand Islands New Area aiming to draw 15 million visitors per year by 2050 The Four Thousand Islands New Area in Champasak province is one of the biggest foreign investment projects in Laos and aims to create a green and modern town that is environmentally friendly. Four Thousand Islands is known in Laos […]
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