Proposed Lao dam ‘a threat to Thailand’ 16 June 2018 Critics worry about the impact on northeast from Mekong projects. A NEW HYDROPOWER dam project on the mainstream Mekong River in Laos has been proposed to the Mekong River Commission Secretariat (MRCS), despite concerns over transboundary environmental impacts from the dam and ineffectiveness of the […]
Continue ReadingThailand’s Renewable energy goal raised to 30% 15 June 2018 RENEWABLE energy will account for 30 per cent of the country’s electricity production within 15 years – with no extra cost to the people, Energy Minister Siri Jirapongphan vowed yesterday. Siri, in announcing the target for green-sourced energy, said the drafting of a proposal for […]
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Thai energy review could lead to suspension of Mekong dam Will the delay to the Pak Beng dam in Laos on the Mekong trigger a wider review of hydropower plans on the river? 14 June 2018 A major energy review by Thailand has delayed the launch of a controversial dam on the Mekong. This could […]
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Bangkok construction expo to lure Cambodian firms Thousands of constructions firms and related companies from around the world are expected to attend this September the Intermat Asean and Concrete Asia expo in Bangkok, Thailand, an event that will also attract a sizeable number of Cambodian firms, according to industry insiders. Organised by the Impact Exhibition […]
Continue ReadingSupalai ready to splash out B300m on Saraburi plots SET-listed developer Supalai Plc plans to spend 300 million baht to buy plots near its resort in Saraburi to develop an elderly home with 100 units to capture rising demand in this segment. Chief executive Prateep Tangmatitham said demand for elderly homes in Thailand will be […]
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Central Pattana (CPN) to invest $1.3bn in retailtainment projects in SE Asia 12 June 2018 Central Pattana (CPN) have announced a $3.1 billion investment for five major retailtainment projects in South-East Asia. Thailand’s top retail property developer CPN has announced a five year vision – Co-Creating Center of Life. The new vision involves the major […]
Continue ReadingSingha Estate acquires 6 spectacular hotel properties from Outrigger for a cool US$310 million Singha Estate Public Company Limited, a Thailand property development and investment holding company, today announced the successful acquisition of 6 spectacular properties from the Honolulu-based hotel chain and management company, Outrigger. The USD 310 million acquisition is part of Singha Estate’s […]
Continue ReadingSaipem-led JV wins onshore contract in Thailand for $925m A joint venture (JV) between Saipem and CTCI has secured a new contract to provide onshore engineering and construction services in Thailand to PTT LNG Company in a $925m deal. PTT LNG is a subsidiary of Thailand’s state-owned oil and gas firm PTT Public Company. Operating […]
Continue ReadingJapanese developer to co-invest in condo project 11 June 2018 Japanese firm Shinwa Group, Pressance Corp, and Thai-based Prebuilt Plc have set up a joint venture firm to develop a condominium project, REN Sukhumvit 39, worth Bt2.6 billion. The partnership also plans to tap economic zones in Thailand and Asean. Shinwa Group, through its subsidiary […]
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Thailand’s Solar firm designs $1.76b worth of Wind cultivates In Vietnam 11 June 2018 Thailand’s biggest solar energy organization, Superblock Pcl, plans to contribute 56 billion baht ($1.76 billion) to introduce 700 megawatts (MW) of wind cultivates in Vietnam, the organization’s Chairman Jormsup Lochaya told Reuters. The primary period of the venture will cost 20.7 […]
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