Old urban areas form a charming part of Phuket but authorities agree it needs more modern facilities and structures to become a premium tourist destination. (Photo by Peerawat Jariyasombat) The Transport Ministry foresees a light-rail system inside Phuket and from the island province to Phangnga to boost Phuket’s tourism industry. Transport Minister Prajin Juntong said […]
Continue ReadingBANGKOK, Feb 26 (Reuters) – Thailand’s largest private power producer, Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding Pcl , said it plans to invest 13 billion baht ($399 million) in 2015, mostly on expanding its power business at home and Southeast Asia. The amount is part of a plan to spend $1.5 billion to boost its electricity generating […]
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About 200 villagers from Mae Moh district in Lampang listen to the Supreme Administrative Court’s ruling on the case on the coal-fired power plant. (Photo by Cheewin Sattha) CHIANG MAI – A 12-year fight by Mae Moh villagers for compensation over a coal-fired power station ended on Wednesday when the Supreme Administrative Court ordered electricity […]
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Anti-coal banners can be spotted on various places in Krabi’s Nua Khlong district where locals are fighting against the construction of a coal-fired power plant. (Photo by Thiti Wannamontha) Plans by the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONREPP) to re-designate parts of coastal community areas in Krabi as an environmental protection zone […]
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The planned expansion of the airport will top 100 billion baht, with the aim of completion within three years. (Photo courtesy of Airports of Thailand) The long-overdue expansion of Suvarnabhumi airport, which was delayed for scrutiny after last year’s May 22 coup, is now back on track. The Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) board on […]
Continue ReadingIn order to satisfy Yangon’s energy needs, electricity production will be increased up to its maximum capacity of 400 megawatts this summer, according to Ministry of Electric Power (MEP). “Power lines and transformers are in position to boost electricity production. It takes 300-400 MW to light Yangon fully,” said an official from the ministry. Electricity […]
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A woman shows the document explaining the corruption of Klong Dan waste water treatment project in 2004. (Bangkok Post file photo) The Pollution Control Department has admitted it is unable to pay compensation of up to 9.1 billion baht to the NVPSKG consortium for the Klong Dan waste water treatment project in Samut Prakan on […]
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A Bangkok Airways jet parks at Wattay International Airport in Vientiane. Laos plans to build a new, bigger airport farther from the capital. (File photo by Boonsong Kositchotethana) The Lao government will sign an agreement with Lao and Chinese firms to launch a feasibility study into a new airport site for Vientiane, a Lao official […]
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Airports of Thailand PCL, the country’s largest airport operator, said on Wednesday its board has approved an extension for expanding capacity at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi international airport to 2020 from 2017. PHOTO: SPH [BANGKOK] Airports of Thailand PCL, the country’s largest airport operator, said on Wednesday its board has approved an extension for expanding capacity at […]
Continue ReadingInter Far East Engineering (IFEC) is seeking to terminate a memorandum of understanding to acquire W Solar Co, a subsidiary of Wyncoast Industrial Park, because of changes in specifications and the obligation to bear additional expenses. Wyncoast, meanwhile, has decided to sell W Solar to Compass East Industry (Thailand) Co for Bt80 million. According to […]
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