Category: Construction News

Thai renewable power operators plan lawsuit against new version of power development plan (PDP) New version has low output quota 4 April 2019 Thai renewable power operators plan to file a lawsuit against a new version of the power development plan (PDP) 2018-37 after seeing it has a lower quota for renewable power generation. Pajon […]

The coming of new Bangkok city plan in 2020 3 April 2019 Bangkok’s skyline is going to change yet again due to the coming of the new Bangkok city plan to take effect in 2020. Property developers are increasingly aware of the potential changes and some have been holding back plans for land purchases and […]

Central Pattana first overseas project in Selangor, Malaysia 3 April 2019 Central Pattana Plc (CPN), a Thai retail property developer, has recently launched the first overseas project “Central i-City”. Central i-City is in i-City Ultrapolis, a lifestyle hub in the capital of Selangor, Malaysia, which the Malaysian government has pushed forward to become a complete […]

Real estate developer Difference Living targets Europeans in Bang Saray, Chon Buri Cheaper cost of living fuels exodus 02 Apr 2019 Europeans are flocking to Thailand for retirement — fleeing high eldercare costs and cold weather — and some savvy real estate developers are cashing in on the trend. Helmut Buchberger, managing director of Difference […]

Full steam ahead for Bangkok’s Dusit Central Park project 02 April 2019 Central Pattana Plc (CPN), the retail and property firm, and hotelier Dusit Thani Plc are committed to proceeding with their 36.7-billion-baht Bangkok mixed-use joint venture, endorsing the positive investment climate amid the political transition. The Mall Group and Siam Piwat Co recently announced […]

Hotelier Dusit Thani and mall operator Central Pattana plan Bangkok’s B37bn Dusit Central Park mixed-use project 01 April 2019 Hotelier Dusit Thani and mall operator Central Pattana are investing 36.7 billion baht in a mixed-use project in Bangkok’s central business district of Silom, the companies said in a statement. Dusit Thani will hold 60% of […]

Demand for residential property overlooking Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River is rising 31 March 2019 Demand for residential property overlooking the Chao Phraya River is rising as Bangkok residents rediscover their riverside heritage. At the end of 2018, the total completed condominium supply in the riverside area was 15,506 units, a figure that has remained unchanged […]