Bangkok MRTA’s Orange Line western section bidding contest scrapped Bidding has been cancelled for the western section of the Orange Line in Bangkok, running from the Thailand Cultural Centre to Bang Khun Non area, after a legal dispute over bid criteria. The contractor selection committee of the Bangkok’s east-west electric railway project made the decision […]
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First Floating Solar Power Plant by GreenYellow is Launched in Thailand GreenYellow Thailand, asubsidiary of GreenYellow group specializing in solar energy production and energy efficiency solutions, has just launched its first floating solar power plant in Thailand. The 2 MWp plant was installed at the facilities of SPM Group — a key player in feedmill […]
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Thailand’s Amata halts $1bn Myanmar property project after coup Developer worried about sanctions while Suzuki and ANA suspend operations BANGKOK/TOKYO — Thailand’s largest industrial estate developer has suspended work on a $1 billion project in Myanmar due to fears that the military coup and possible international sanctions will drive investors away from the country. Amata […]
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Cleantech Solar powers up AkzoNobel paint giant’s three factories in Thailand and Malaysia with solar energy By The Nation AkzoNobel, the maker of paint brands like Dulux, has signed a long-term agreement with Cleantech Solar to set up three rooftop solar systems at its manufacturing sites in Thailand and Malaysia. The solar power systems have […]
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State Railway Workers’ Union rejects train services closure plan at Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong Station when Bang Sue Grand Station opens The State Railway Workers’ Union has rejected the plan to close all train services at Hua Lamphong Station. Suwit Kaewwan, president of The State Railway Workers’ Union (SRWU), lodged a petition letter with Transport Minister […]
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Port Authority of Thailand to go ahead with bidding for dredging project at Laem Chabang Port By THE NATION The Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) is readying the bidding process for the dredging project at Laem Chabang Port in Chonburi province to increase traffic flow and ensure the safety of ships docking at the port, […]
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Alatas take delivery of Spierings cranes for Hong Kong Airport project The Airport Authority of Hong Kong has awarded a large contract to Gammon for the construction of the third runway facilities at Hong Kong International Airport. The Spierings cranes will be used for the construction of the tunnels and associated works for an automatic […]
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Thai Army signs solar power agreement with Egat The Army has joined hands with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) to study development of renewable energy generating plants on Army land. Army chief Narongphan Jitkaewthae signed the agreement with Egat governor Boonyanit Wongrukmit at the Royal Thai Army Radio and Television Station’s Benjarangsarit Building […]
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Real Asset Development looks to Greater Bangkok for growth Real Asset Development Co, a property firm owned by Somporn Juangroongruangkit, is looking for land plots in outer-city locations near current mass transit lines and is open to joint ventures and acquisitions. Chief executive Bodintorn Juangroongruangkit said the company this year is seeking new plots to […]
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Developer Supalai poised to launch 31 projects worth THB34bn in Thailand SET-listed developer Supalai plans to launch 31 new residential projects worth a combined 34 billion baht in Greater Bangkok and provinces, aiming to set a new high in presales and revenue of 27-28 billion baht. Managing director Tritecha Tangmatitham said the housing market this […]
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