ADB and Energy Absolute sign green loan to support Thailand’s renewable energy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Energy Absolute Public Company Limited (Energy Absolute) signed a 1.5 billion Thai baht ($47.62 million) green loan to finance ongoing renewable energy projects and a countrywide electric vehicle charging network in Thailand. The loan will finance the […]
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Thailand’s first floating PV project goes online The 2 MW plant is installed at the historic site of agro-food group SPM, in Thailand. With 2.8 GWh/year of low-carbon electricity, it will cover up to 20% of the site’s annual energy consumption. Greenyellow’s first floating power plant is installed on the site of the Thai industrial […]
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Samsung Engineering wins US$120 million order in in Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate, Rayong, Thailand from PTT Global Chemical Samsung Engineering Co. said Monday it has clinched a US$120 million order to build facilities meant to boost propylene production in Thailand. Under a deal with PTT Global Chemical Public Co., Samsung Engineering will be responsible […]
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Siemens Energy awarded contract by Technology Resources Energy to equip two Vietnamese onshore wind farms with Sensproducts Siemens Energy’s digital transmission technology enables push for wind energy in Vietnam Digitally enhanced substation assets will connect two wind farms to the grid Project is part of the country’s plan to foster integration of renewable energy Siemens […]
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First Laos national rail lines to open in 2021 The China-Laos, Kunming-Vientiane link will be first Will change Laos from ‘land-locked’ to ‘land-linked’ Will spur significant foreign investment into Laos At present, Laos doesn’t have any railways. However, that is about to change in 2021. China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Laos counterpart […]
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Thai Cabinet approves plan for Bangkok’s 3-km MRT Pink Line extension The cabinet yesterday approved the Transport Ministry’s 4.23-billion-baht plan to extend the MRT Pink Line by an additional three kilometres to the Impact Muang Thong Thani complex in Nonthaburi’s Pak Kret district. Deputy government spokeswoman Traisulee Taisaranakul said the cabinet approved two Transport Ministry […]
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Salary Report 2021 by JobsDB gives fascinating insight into salary levels in Thailand A new report has explored the different salary levels of people working across various industries in Thailand. The Salary Report 2021 carried out by Thailand’s leading recruitment website JobsDB, ranked the highest and lowest paying jobs by position – officer, supervisor, manager […]
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Thailand’s Hua Hin airport will be further upgraded SEE ALSO: Hua Hin Airport Expansion To Help Transform Thailand’s Sleepy East Coast Resort Into A Truly International Tourist Destination Hua Hin airport in Prachuap Khiri Khan will be further upgraded to serve larger aircraft for long-haul flights in 2 years. Deputy Transport Minister Thaworn Senneam said […]
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Knight Frank delivers ‘frank’ report on Phuket condo market Nattha Kahapana, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Knight Frank Phuket, has delivered an in-depth review of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Phuket’s condominium market. In a release issued yesterday (Feb 8), Mr Natha explained the depth of the impact and the reasons behind […]
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Bangkok MRTA’s Orange Line needs scrutiny Bangkok Post Editorial The decision of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) to scrap bidding for construction of the western section of the MRT’s Orange Line while a court decision is pending bodes ill for transparency. After such a controversial decision, the project will become yet more damning evidence […]
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