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High-speed rail project to commence service by 2030
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/01/2025
» The government has confirmed the Bangkok-Nong Khai high-speed rail project, connecting to China's high-speed railway network, will be operational by 2030.
Egat aims to turn hydropower dams into giant 'batteries'
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/11/2024
» Three more hydropower dams operated by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) will be developed into giant "batteries" under a 90-billion-baht investment to supply clean power to the country, easing concerns about insufficient electricity generated by solar and wind power.
Asian shares fall as Fed talks tough on rates
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/11/2023
» RECAP: Shares in Asia fell yesterday after the head of the US Federal Reserve warned interest rates may have to climb further, stunting a rally in stocks and bonds and sending investors back to the dollar.
Developers call for clearer environmental reports
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 01/11/2023
» Condo developers are urging environmental impact assessment (EIA) reports to be reviewed based on clear standards, aiming to reduce subjective judgements because a delayed assessment process increases development costs.
Land bridge project is reassessed
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/09/2023
» The government is conducting an environmental impact assessment (EIA) for a land bridge megaproject in southern Thailand as it contemplates a massive new boost for the Thai economy in the future, says the Industry Ministry.
CPanel sees prospects for precast concrete
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 25/08/2023
» The new government's pledge to increase the daily minimum wage to 600 baht as well as the Ashton Asoke case should help the already robust precast concrete industry, according to MAI-listed precast concrete producer CPanel.
Chewathai finds comfort zone with reworked plan
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 22/10/2022
» MAI-listed developer Chewathai plans to resume land purchases, scale down the size of new projects and start new property-related ventures as it wrangles with the land and building tax and China's strict zero-Covid policy.
TCT unveils rescue plan for unlicensed small hotels
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 13/08/2022
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) has come up with a solution to help cash-strapped unlicensed small hotels whose assets may be confiscated due to excessive banking debts.
B4bn Naam Hotel awaiting EIA green light
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 05/07/2022
» Development of the new six-star Naam Hotel is underway as the Tangsin family awaits environmental approval to build the 4-billion-baht riverside project next to its existing Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Bangkok Menam Riverside.
Being cautious pays off
Business, Natchaya Promsuwan, Published on 16/02/2022
» In the past several years, we have seen the government place significant effort and emphasis on delivering many long-planned infrastructure developments throughout the country. In recent years, a number of existing mass transit lines in Bangkok have been extended (most recently the northern leg of the Light Green Line and the SRT Red Line) and a number of significant road projects (including the extension of Motorway 7 to Map Ta Phut) have also been completed.