Three major new motorways and extensions set to be built in central Thailand starting in 2021 Thai media has reported that three new motorways and extensions will be given the go ahead by the government this year with building expected to start next year. Top of the list is the 119 kilometer new motorway from […]
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Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Receives 12 Year Maintenance Service Extension for the BLCP Power Station in Rayong, Thailand Third Long-term Maintenance Contract Concluded with BLCP Power Nine years of effective technical service and support leads to new maintenance agreement Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd. (MHPS), concluded a third long-term maintenance agreement (LTMA) for the BLCP […]
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Thailand’s Charoen Energy and Water Asia Company Plans to Build Phoug noi dam on Mekong River south of Pakse in Laos A Thai hydropower company has plans to build what would be Laos’ sixth large-scale Mekong river dam, the latest cog in Laos’ ambitious plan to become the “battery of Southeast Asia.” FACT-SHEET OF […]
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China keen to invest in Myanmar’s Dawei Special Economic Zone (SEZ) A state-owned Chinese firm has expressed interest to invest in the planned Dawei Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Tanintharyi Region, U Myint San, vice chair of Dawei SEZ Management Committee, told The Myanmar Times. The Myanmar government has yet to respond to the Chinese, […]
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Hilton to convert former Grand Ayudhaya Hotel into a 608-room Hilton Bangkok Ratchada hotel by 2022 Hilton signed a management agreement for its largest hotel in Bangkok yet. When it opened the hotel will have more than 600 rooms. Together with real estate company AP Prime Property Company Ltd., Hilton will convert the former Grand […]
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Laos’ Luang Namtha to Become New Regional Transport Hub with investment in a dry port Laos’s northern province of Luang Namtha is poised to become a regional transport hub with investment in a dry port, leveraging its strategic location. The province is expected to serve as a prime site for an international trade center for […]
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Dhammakaya sect is building a gigantic Buddha statue to height of 20-storey building in Bangkok A gigantic Buddha statue under construction in western Bangkok is set to become the city’s tallest Buddha figure when it is completed later this year. The 69 meter tall statue – approximately the neck-craning height of a 20-storey building – […]
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Thailand’s power producer Ratch Group aims to close 5 deals in 2020 SET-listed private power producer Ratch Group Plc plans to form new joint ventures and acquire more assets, expecting to close at least five deals in 2020. Chief executive Kijja Sripatthangkura said all the deals are related to power generation and Ratch is in […]
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Global Power Synergy To Build Battery Plant In Thailand For 24M Semi-Solid technology The facility is expected to begin commercial operation before the end of 2020 GPSC has signed a contract with Thai Takasago Co., Ltd., Japanese Construction Company, to develop the first semi solid lithium ion battery plant in Thailand on 12-rai land plot […]
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Thailand’s Koh Tao to be linked to the mainland by submarine electric cables By The Nation The Cabinet has agreed to the Interior Ministry’s proposal to link Koh Tao to the mainland with submarine electrical cables at a cost of Bt1.76 billion. Prime Minister’s Office spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat said today (February 18) that Bt444 million […]
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