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One of Thailand’s most vivid remnants of World War II is the Death Railway – originally a 415 km stretch of train track between Ban Pong in Thailand and Thanbyuzayat in the now-Myanmar, built on the command of Japan using forced labour from the Asian Romusha and Allied prisoners of war (POWs). Over 180,000 Romusha […]
Continue ReadingIndian Road Transport minister Nitin Gadkari has said that the new India-Myanmar-Thailand highway pact will be inked in the next few days. This milestone project will link the three nations by means of a new highway that’ll help improve connectivity, trade, tourism and foster stronger ties amongst the trio. Speaking at the India Today Conclave, […]
Continue ReadingAs large-scale construction projects ramp up across the country, trading company Inginn Nwe has partnered with US firm Erico to bring niche electrical and mechanical equipment to the Myanmar market. Inginn Nwe Company, which also distributes French brand Schneider Electric, signed a contract in August 2015 with Erico to become its sole distributor and is […]
Continue ReadingConstruction firm trying to clinch more projects in Malaysia Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd is hoping to clinch more construction jobs in Myanmar and Indonesia as it scours the region for opportunities in the economic downturn. “Myanmar and Indonesia are good markets so we are paying a lot of attention to them. As for the former, […]
Continue ReadingBy John Draper, Peerasit Kamnuansilpa Doubts over financing, speed and who operates the line are NCPO The vision behind China’s Trans-Asia Railway is breathtaking and seeks to re-establish the classical Silk Road in a re-imagined Silk Road Economic Belt. It would bring Bangkok into direct contact with the economic powerhouse of Chengdu, capital of Szechuan […]
Continue ReadingOPTIMISTS BELIEVE the controversial Thai-Chinese railway project, which has been under negotiations for more than three years, will go ahead despite some hindrances resulting from new conditions initiated by the Thai side. On November 17, the Thai Cabinet approved a Framework of Cooperation (FoC) agreement with China for development of Thailand’s transport infrastructure from 2015-22. […]
Continue ReadingThailand’s Deputy Prime Minister in Charge of Economic Affairs Dr. Somkid Jatusripitak, who arrived in Sri Lanka on 8th March for a five day visit, has sought Sri Lanka’s cooperation on sea transport between the Port of Colombo and Dawei Deep Sea Port that is under construction in Myanmar. Deputy Prime Minister Somkid along with […]
Continue ReadingState Railway of Thailand calls for foreign-Thai JVs FOREIGN CONSTRUCTION companies are welcome to join the government’s infrastructure projects as long as they find a Thai partner, according to the State Railway of Thailand. SRT governor Wuthichart Kalyanamitra said yesterday that the authority was not preventing foreign firms from participating in the bidding for construction […]
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SET-listed Noble Development Plc plans to launch four new projects worth a combined 12 billion baht, aiming for 7 billion baht in presales by the end of the year. The company will have sales roadshows in Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia to tap demand for Bangkok condominiums. “Bangkok condos in the luxury segment are attractive to […]
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Myanmar agrees to change driving rules for highway The Narendra Modi government has persuaded Myanmar to pick left over right – not for its politics or economy but for the side of the road cars and trucks will drive down while using a three-nation motorway that also includes Thailand. India, Myanmar and Thailand have resolved […]
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