S. Korea minister asks why China won routes South Korea has said the Thai government is backing away from a promise to grant it rail project investment rights, instead signing a deal with China to invest in the infrastructure. A South Korean minister queried why Thailand granted the projects to China even though Prime Minister […]
Continue ReadingLooking for a safe, affordable place for retirement? With its warm climate, affordable housing and generous benefits, Ecuador was named the best country to retire in by InternationalLiving.com. The South American nation topped the website’s annual global retirement index of 25 best countries, scoring high points for affordable cost of living, entertainment and amenities.Next are […]
Continue ReadingJust two weeks ago, we were stunned to hear that Four Seasons would be leaving Bangkok (pictured above), to be replaced by a flagship Anantara resort. But we also had a feeling this wasn’t the end of the road for FS in Bangkok. In fact, here’s exactly what we said: As much as this means […]
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Country Group and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Announce New Hotel and Residential Project at Chao Phraya Estate, Bangkok Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River and Four Seasons Private Residences Bangkok at Chao Phraya River to take their place as iconic landmarks on the longest waterfront promenade in Bangkok, covering 35-2-68 Rai (approximately […]
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The Energy Ministry’s plan for 2015 paves the way for full energy reform, says Energy Minister Narongchai Akrasanee. In 2015, the petrol prices and diesel will be at the same level as part of the Energy Ministry’s energy reform. THANARAK KHUNTON Early in the year, the ministry plans to adjust the price of diesel and […]
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South Korea seems keen to invest in Thailand’s development of infrastructure projects especially the 1.435-meter standard gauge twin-track railway construction. The Korean interest was expressed by H.E. Mr. Suh Seoung-hwan, the Korean Minister of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport in discussions with his Thai counterpart, Air Chief Marshal Prajin Juntong today. The Thai Transport Minister revealed […]
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Locations along mass transit lines under construction are expected to remain popular with condo buyers and developers in 2015, led by Nonthaburi and Thon Buri, where the Purple Line and Blue Line will be up and running within the next two years. Samma Kitsin, director-general of the Real Estate Information Center (REIC), said Nonthaburi would continue […]
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Khon Kaen airport will speed up work on the expansion of its facilities with a new passenger terminal that will be able to cope with the rising number of travellers, expected to reach 1.2 million in 2015. The airport is improving all of its facilities at a cost of 600 million baht. Khon Kaen airport’s […]
Continue ReadingBANGKOK, 2 January 2015 — The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) aims to increase the green space in the city, as the planning phase of the construction of 9 parks in 2016 has been completed, said a spokesperson. According to the spokesperson of the BMA Treedao Aphaiwong, the BMA is planning to increase up to 1,350 […]
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The 29th Largest ASEAN Building Technology Exposition welcomes a new era of construction technology and explores the latest architectural innovations at this one-stop construction industry event. More than 700 international exhibitors will present some 1,000 items from around the world on the show’s 75,000 square-metre exhibition floor… ASEAN’s largest. Visitors will get a close-up look […]
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