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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Sattahip to Songkhla car ferry service set to begin by March 2021, Prachuap Khiri Khan misses out for now A major new ferry service is set to begin operations to and from the eastern seaboard and the far south of Thailand. Run by Seahorse Ferry Co Ltd the new service will connect the Chuk Samet […]
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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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Vietnam 2nd Thailand 4th among 98 countries studied for best response in handling Covid-19 pandemic Australian analysis centre, Lowy Institute, has come up with a ranking for countries in terms of managing the Covid-19 pandemic in 36 weeks after the 100th case was confirmed. It evaluated 98 countries based on the availability of data across […]
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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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AFRY awarded owner’s engineer services assignment for Bangkok Cogeneration’s power plant project in Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate, Thailand Bangkok Cogeneration Company Limited (BCC) has awarded AFRY an owner’s engineer services assignment for its new 146MW BCC2 Cogeneration Plant in the Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate, Rayong Province, Thailand. The project is on a greenfield […]
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