The reclaimed mud land along the shore of Samut Sakhon. Villagers have built rows of bamboo poles on the shoreline to prevent coastal erosion. (Photo by Paritta Wangkiat) For years, villagers in Samut Sakhon’s tambon Khok Kham have watched the shoreline erode, not only damaging coastal marine life, but also encroaching on their homes and […]
Continue ReadingTHE WILDLIFE crossing on Highway 304 Kabinburi-Paktongchai will definitely boost the ecology of the Dong Phrayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex World Heritage Site and also benefit the community through eco-tourism, Wiroj Rojjanajinda, superintendent of Tublan National Park, said last week. Wildlife crossing will boost ecology, Tublan Park chief says PRATCH RUJIVANAROM THE NATION THE WILDLIFE crossing […]
Continue ReadingC-COM – THE CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION PLATFORM FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS A contract-integrated system specifically designed for construction and engineering projects is currently being introduced in Asia Pacific. The revolutionary, internet-based system can be specified in the particular conditions of contract and provides a real-time protocol for exchange and logging of contractual data between employers, project managers, […]
Continue ReadingTOKYO, 29 August 2015 (NNT) – A Japanese company has expressed interest to participate in the rail development investment project in Thailand, after both countries established a Memorandum of Understanding on the issue. The President and Representative Director of Japan Transport Engineering Company (J-Trec) Naoto Miyashita has revealed that the company is interested in developing […]
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As global warming causes water levels around the world to rise, an old architectural form, floating architecture, is being updated to enable living in flood-prone areas. Floating architecture has been around for centuries, particularly in low-lying parts of Europe such as the Netherlands. But its new incarnation, amphibious architecture, is attracting interest, with floating and […]
Continue ReadingMAE SOT – A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Sunday for the second Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge that will play a key role in the East-West Economic Corridor traversing continental Southeast Asia. The ceremony for the bridge linking the Myanmar border town of Myawaddy and the Thai town of Mae Sot was attended by government leaders […]
Continue ReadingAirports of Thailand Plc (AoT) is reviewing its terms of reference (ToR) for the second phase of the Suvarnabhumi airport upgrade. Chairman Nitinai Sirismatthakarn said on Friday the AoT has been going over details in the ToR draft. Mr Nitinai said the ToR will be proposed to the National Council for Peace and Order’s Committee […]
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The single-ownership expatriate standard apartment market in Bangkok is performing well despite competition from rental units in condominiums, according to leading property consultancy company CBRE Thailand. The number of expatriates with work permits in Bangkok grew by 9.5% Y-o-Y to around 79,000, according to statistics from the Ministry of Labour. Most expatriates only want to […]
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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has a dream. He dreams that long and beautiful promenades will grace both sides of the Chao Phraya River, offering people an unobstructed view of the majestic river. Friends, families and lovers will be able to take leisurely strolls and cyclists take exuberant rides as the sun shines its golden rays. […]
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As wealthy Russians have pulled back spending on overseas property in some countries as a result of the political and financial troubles, and instead turned to safe havens, there has been a desperate scramble to replace the business lost. The loss of business has been keenly felt in Thailand, where Russians were among the leading […]
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