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Anutin Pushes for Phuket Water Pipeline Project
Published on 10/05/2024
» The Ministry of Interior, led by Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, along with Deputy Minister Chada Thaised and Pornpoth Penpas, Director General of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA), conducted a site survey to monitor drought resolution efforts at the PWA Phuket Branch. The PWA was instructed to expedite the water pipeline project in Phuket to ensure water security for consumption in the tourist towns on the Andaman coast, focusing on the Bang Niao Dam Reservoir. Additionally, a low-pressure raw water pumping plant at Klong Je Ta, Sri Sunthon Subdistrict, Thalang District, Phuket Province, was built on 9 May 2024.
EEC targets high-speed rail plan
News, Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 28/04/2024
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office is close to finalising a commercial development plan for areas in Chon Buri and Chachoengsao, part of a proposed high-speed rail system that will link Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airports.
TCMA Champions Net Zero 2050 with Green Strategy
Published on 10/04/2024
» Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of the Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), announced the vision of ‘TCMA Synergising the Actions towards Net Zero 2050’ to drive the cement industry, join forces in all sectors, upgrade industry energy transition with innovation, connect global green funds to realise the Net Zero Goal, increase Thailand’s industrial capacity, and respond to the climate change megatrend.
Italian firm interested in Land Bridge, says Suriya
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/03/2024
» An Italian company is considering investing in the government's Land Bridge mega project, according to Transport Minister Suriya Juengrungreangkit.
Experts split on PM's hub dream
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/03/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced his vision for Thailand's future recently. Dubbed "Ignite Thailand", the plan seeks to establish the country as the world-class hub for eight sectors, namely tourism, medical and wellness tourism, food and agriculture, aviation, logistics, future mobility, digital economy, as well as finance.
NT Collaborates with Evolution DC (Thailand) to Advance Data Centre Infrastructure
Published on 22/01/2024
» National Telecom Public Company Limited (NT) has entered into a cooperative agreement with Evolution DC Thailand Company Limited (EDC) to enhance digital infrastructure and propel Thailand towards becoming an ASEAN Digital Hub. EDC has recently established a joint venture with Central Pattana Public Company Limited for the development of a new data centre in Bangkok. EDC, a data centre platform provider, is extending its business to encompass Southeast Asia, aiming to create a data centre with a capacity exceeding 30 megawatts. This will cater to the requirements of cloud computing and data-intensive businesses, thereby accelerating Thailand's digital economy.
Land Bridge plan draws critics
News, Published on 22/01/2024
» The government will give serious consideration to concerns voiced by groups opposed to its Land Bridge megaproject, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, who will today lead a visit to the project's planned site in Ranong where a mobile cabinet is being held tomorrow.
Bangkok Port's new business model elevates global service quality
Published on 10/01/2024
» The Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) introduces the "New Business Model of Bangkok Port" alongside the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with two trade partners to bolster international logistics and transportation activities, thus enhancing competitiveness on the global stage for import-export operators. The opening ceremony for the "New Business Model of Bangkok Port" was presided over by Manaporn Charoensri, Minister of Transport, and attended by key government and private sector representatives, business entrepreneurs, stakeholders, media, and honourable guests.
"Monitoring Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 Development Progress"
Published on 09/01/2024
» A delegation from the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT), led by Thawisak Anakkhaphan, Advisor to Manaporn Charoensri, Minister of Transport and Head of the Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 Development Monitoring team, recently conducted an inspection to assess the progress of Laem Chabang Port Phase 3. The site survey was accompanied by Kriengkrai Chaisiriwongsuk, Director of the Port Authority of Thailand, and Acting Second Lieutenant Ratthakorn Khieophaisan, Executive 16 under the directive of the Port Director, who also participated in a press conference to update the media on the ongoing developments at Laem Chabang Port, Chon Buri. The aim was to instil confidence among investors and stakeholders.
IRPC Collaborates with VISUP to Drive Deeptech Innovations
Published on 20/12/2023
» IRPC Public Company Limited, led by Kris Imsaeng, Chief Executive Officer and President (2nd from the left), along with PTT Public Company Limited, Top Ventures Company Limited, and Beacon Venture Capital Co., Ltd., have announced a joint venture with VISUP Co., Ltd. (VISUP) aimed at supporting investments in startups and translating research into commercial applications.