The American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AMCHAM Thailand) has announced the formation of a Greater Phuket Chapter. AMCHAM Thailand is the leading foreign business organization in Thailand and has recognized the surging economic importance of the island and growing prominence as Asia’s leading resort destination. Since its establishment in 1956 AMCHAM Thailand now has […]
Continue ReadingState-run Electricity of Vietnam will kick-off the construction of the country’s third largest Lai Chau hydropower plant this week to ensure more stable electricity supplies. The 1,200 megawatt Lai Chau plant is located in northern mountainous Lai Chau province’s Muong Te district and in the highest step of the Da River’s escalading hydropower system, above […]
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Thailand would do best to focus on further developing Suvarnabhumi Airport as its sole hub in the long run while maintaining the status quo of Don Mueang in the short to medium term to provide relief capacity. IATA believes Suvarnabhumi’s annual handling capacity must rise to 60-65 million passengers from 45 million to serve the […]
Continue Reading Thailand would do best to focus on further developing Suvarnabhumi Airport as its sole hub in the long run while maintaining the status quo of Don Mueang in the short to medium term to provide relief capacity. IATA believes Suvarnabhumi’s annual handling capacity must rise to 60-65 million passengers from 45 million to serve the […]
Continue ReadingThailand’s government withdrew armed soldiers from skytrain stops in Bangkok and other key sites Wednesday as it lifted an eight-month-old state of emergency imposed when protesters overran the capital, sparking deadly violence. The government announced, however, it will retain broad powers to detain suspects and impose order. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said Tuesday the government […]
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Switzerland-based shower maker Nikles has chosen Thailand for its Asia-Pacific headquarters and global manufacturing centre. The new production facility, worth an undisclosed amount, will be operational in 2012 to serve demand in Asia as well as Brazil and Europe, said Stefan Nikles, a vice-president and the head of the Asia-Pacific region. “We chose Thailand as […]
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The Club Penthouse at Phuket’s Kata Rocks condominium development was awarded Best Apartment in the World 2010 at the World Finals of the International Property Awards in London on November 27. The trophy was given out at a gala dinner at the Lancaster Hotel with over 500 guests attending, including several ambassadors. Most of the […]
Continue ReadingIf some Bangkok hotels like to display ostentatious luxury, the Shangri-La hotel in Bangkok has systematically adopted the contrary approach. Since its opening, the hotel has built its reputation on its sense of discreet luxury. Over the last two years, Shangri-La Bangkok has embarked on one of its most extensive renovations, transforming completely all the […]
Continue ReadingST Engineering today announced that the Group has won contracts totalling about S$110m in value. These include an Automatic Fare Collection System (AFCS) for the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS); supply of 40mm ammunition to the UK Ministry of Defence (UK MoD); and ship upgrading and modification contracts from both naval and commercial customers. ST […]
Continue ReadingIHG’s Crowne Plaza brand today returns to Bangkok following the rebranding of the popular Pan Pacific Hotel. The 241-room Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park is located on the 21st to 32nd floors of the Ramaland complex in the Silom-Rama IV district. The property is a short distance from the Siam Paragon shopping mall, Bangkok Convention […]
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