NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, 13 January 2016 (NNT) – The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has gathered public opinion from locals regarding the southern dual track railway’s construction project, aiming to improve the economy and tourism. The SRT hosts the second public forum regarding the southern dual track railway construction in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, announcing […]
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Hong Kong-based company Kerry Logistics has won a concession to operate two inland ports in Myanmar, part of the government’s plan to construct a network of dry ports across the country under a United Nations initiative. Myanmar’s sea ports are receiving an administrative overhaul with the help of Japan’s Hitachi.StaffMyanmar’s sea ports are receiving an […]
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Chinese photovoltaics (PV) maker Yingli Green Energy Holding (NYSE:YGE) said Tuesday it has joined hands with sector player Demeter Corporation PLC for a 300-MW photovoltaic (PV) panel production plant in Thailand. “We are proud to establish our first overseas manufacturing operations in partnership with Demeter Power, and we hope to expand the new factory’s production […]
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Leading Asian online real estate company DDProperty has bought the Ensign Media group business in Thailand, including the Property Report magazine and website and the Asia Property Awards. DDProperty, which is part of the PropertyGuru group, says the deal offers Thailand’s real estate developers and partners the opportunity for industry recognition across Asia. The purchase […]
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Thailand-based development company CNX Construction is set to debut the world’s first 24-hour, solar-powered hydrogen storage multi-house complex. The Phi Suea House in Chiang Mai, Thailand uses the innovative energy storage technology to power four family homes as well as several support buildings. The system generates hydrogen gas via electrolyzers with solar energy and water […]
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Its official name is the Sathorn Unique Tower, though many know it by a different name — the Ghost Tower. What was supposed to be a symbol of class and culture in downtown Bangkok, Thailand is instead a derelict building marred by graffiti, debris, and more than a few haunted rumours. The […]
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A major operation of the biggest manufacturer of high quality packing paper in South East Asia is drawing on the maintenance expertise of Konecranes to help maintain outstanding safety standards and avoid downtime during its 24/7 operation. SCG’s Thai Cane Paper Plant at Kanchanaburi, Thailand, has entered into an extended maintenance contract with Konecranes […]
Continue ReadingToyo Construction and JFE Engineering have received an order from the Myanmar government to build port facilities in a special economic zone near Yangon. The order, valued at about 14 billion yen ($117 million), was awarded to the Japanese companies via competitive bidding. The project will be funded by Japan’s official development assistance program. The […]
Continue ReadingThe Ministry of Transport has set plans to continuously construct transportation routes in 2016. The construction of the Bang Yai – Kanchanaburi motorway is expected to begin in June this year. Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said that in 2015 the ministry improved many land, water and air transportation routes as planned in an effort to […]
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Steve Areen, a world-traveling photographer, recently made his dreams of a dome home come true. The guy made it real through hard work and cheap materials. Spending only $9,000, Areen managed to create a stunning tiny home in Thailand. The construction took approximately six weeks to complete. People are sometimes wary of quick construction, but […]
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