State Railway of Thailand to dust off old Airport Rail Link (ARL) maintenance plan Bid war over airport rail link continues 25 February 2019 The State Railway of Thailand is mulling a contingency plan for the maintenance and operation of the Airport Rail Link (ARL), as negotiations with private firms over a high-speed railway project […]
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Can Laos afford to be the ‘Battery of Asia’? 25 February 2019 Critics warn of hidden costs in forging ahead with more dams THE DEBATE over Laos’ strategy to become the “Battery of Asia” continues months after the deadly disaster at the Xe Pian-Xe Namnoy hydropower dam, even as the Lao government keeps building more […]
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B Grimm Power seals a Bt3.3-bn deal for Glow SPP1 co-generation asset 22 February 2019 B Grimm Power (BGRIM), one of Thailand’s top private power producers, announced in a press release on Friday the successful acquisition of Glow SPP1 co-generation asset for Bt3.3 billion. The purchase involves the 100 per cent interest of Glow SPP1 […]
Continue ReadingLivist Design Resort Pechabun, first 5 stars luxury urban design boutique resort soft opening by November 2019 in Petchabun, Northern Thailand Bangkok, Thailand. Livist Resorts Group, owned by the D Living Properties Co., Ltd, is an ultimate luxury design boutique minimalist design resorts brand revealing its first property Livist Design Resort Pechabun, the first 5 […]
Continue ReadingRanhill to export power to southern Thailand from Kedah 21 February 2019 Ranhill Holdings Bhd (Ranhill) and Thailand-based Treasure Specialty Company Ltd (TS Co) will jointly develop a 1,150 megawatt combined cycle gas turbine power plant in Kedah for power export to Southern Thailand. Upon completion, the power plant is expected to dispatch 100 per […]
Continue ReadingIconic Design Group YOO Take On Asia 22 February 2019 Renowned design London-borne design house YOO are pushing up their profile and capacity in Asia. With a new Asian HQ in Bangkok and fresh line-up, the group are looking to hone in on hotel residences, co-working spaces, restaurants and upscale living. Joining the regional team […]
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Thai companies to build $200m mixed-use project in Siem Reap, Cambodia 22 February 2019 Thai companies will invest $200 million in a mixed-use development in Siem Reap that will comprise holiday homes, resorts, and a floating market. Tous Saphoeun, co-founder of Borei Angkor Landmark Banteay Srei, told Khmer Times that he has entered into a […]
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The Hot New Market for Luxury Property Is Vietnam 19 February 2019 High-end condo prices in Ho Chi Minh City rose 17% in 2018 About 25% of all units sold in Ho Chi Minh City are Novaland’s The Grand Manhattan embraces the latest in New York living. The 39-story development will house apartments, a hotel, […]
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ALE’s Turbine transportation to Rom Klao wind farm in Mukdahan, eastern Thailand 15 February 2019 International heavy lift and transportation specialist ALE has successfully completed the transportation of heavy wind components through what it describes as ‘a challenging 1,000 km route’. Starting in April 2018, ALE was contracted for the transportation, craneage and installation (TCI) […]
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EGAT raising funds for new power plants and floating solar panels in dams in Thailand 19th February 2019 (NNT) – The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) is preparing to raise 600 billion baht for power plants and floating solar panels in dams. EGAT Governor Viboon Rerksirathai announced a ten-year plan today, saying that EGAT […]
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