The Asian Development Bank has announced it will make US$85 million available for the construction of three photovoltaic projects in Thailand, worth 57 MW. The plants, to be located in Thailand’s Nakhonpathom and Suphanburi provinces, will be developed under the country’s very small power producer program. The generated electricity is expected to be sold to Provincial […]
Continue ReadingNotice each of the sections already has electric and water pipes installed and were tested for accuracy all prior to them leaving the factory. The “sections” formed and pre-tested at the factory, snug together like Lego building blocks. Look at the earthquake resistance level. Watch the time-lag video of the construction at: https://www.youtube.com/embed/GVUsIlwWWM8?rel=0
Continue ReadingBina Puri Holdings Bhd has bagged a RM80.88 million contract from Thai Consumer Distribution Centre Co Ltd to build a warehouse distribution centre in Bangkok, Thailand. Bina Puri, via its unit Bina Puri (Thailand) Ltd, received a letter of award on March 27, 2013 for the purpose. The construction period will take 14 months. “With the award, […]
Continue ReadingThe budget for the construction of the project was set at US$8 billion. But two years have been passed and the project has used only US$52 million, the source said. The project, implemented by Italian-Thai Development (IDP) has been importing construction tools and machinery since January 2011. Although the company has spent on tools and […]
Continue ReadingThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing $85 million (Bt1.65 billion) for the construction of Solarco’s three solar power plants in the central part of Thailand. Solarco is a special-purpose company owned by Yanhee EGCO Holding, a subsidiary of Electricity Generating Plc, the country’s first independent power producer and currently the second large private power […]
Continue ReadingBig roles for MRTA, SRT in expansion drive The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) and State Railway of Thailand (SRT) are tasked with implementing multiple rail and mass-transit projects under the Bt2-trillion state borrowing programme. The government is awaiting parliamentary approval for its proposed legislation to borrow the massive amount. According to Yongsit […]
Continue ReadingThe Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) has contracted Ch Karnchang for construction of the second phase of Green Line route between Bearing and Samut Prakan, worth about Bt2.4 billion. MRTA chairman Ratchanee Treepipatkul said the contract would involve design and construction of the rail system, the third rail powering the electric train, and […]
Continue ReadingThe long delayed Purple Line mass transit project is expected to be operational by 2016 as the operating and maintenance contract is estimated to be approved by the cabinet after Songkran, says subway operator Bangkok Metro Plc (BMCL). The project was scheduled to start services in 2014 but massive flooding in 2011 caused delays to […]
Continue ReadingSolar roofs are expected to be more popular in Thailand in the coming years given falling solar cell costs and rising gas prices, says energy expert and former energy minister Piyasvasti Amranand, the Bangkok Post reports. Mr Piyasvasti, chairman of the Energy for Environment Foundation, said the average cost of solar energy at 5.12 to 5.99 […]
Continue ReadingThe developers of the “Leaning Towers of Pathum Thani” are today due to announce whether or not they will demolish the 100 million baht project and rebuild. Don Muang Grand Plaza Co Ltd has so far invested 70 million baht to build two apartment blocks with 132 rooms in each, located behind Zeer Rangsit Mall […]
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