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Myanmar has officially opened a 287 km pipeline which extends from the Yadana gas field in the Andaman Sea to Yangon in Myanmar, according to local media. The 24 inch diameter gas pipeline is comprised of a 151 km offshore … Continue reading →

The President of Thailand’s Agency for Real Estate Affairs has warned against the possible formation of a bubble in the kingdom’s property market. Dr. Sopon Pornchokchai expressed his opinion that, during 2011-2012, a bubble could form because of rapid construction … Continue reading →

Sany Heavy Industry Co Ltd, a Chinese construction machinery manufacturer, will invest up to US$100 million to build a new production base in Thailand with annual turnover of about $100 million. Sany say Thailand’s demand for excavators is strong, with … Continue reading →

Kaeng Sua Ten is part of drought battle plan The Agriculture Ministry plans to revive the controversial Kaeng Sua Ten dam as part of its drive to solve the water crisis threatening the country. Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives Minister Theera … Continue reading →

Myanmar officially opened a pipeline linking the Yadana natural gas field in the Andaman Sea to Yangon, to ease a chronic power shortage in its largest city, state media reported Sunday. Government-controlled newspapers said Energy Minister U Lun Thi turned … Continue reading →

Amari Group, a Thai hotel operator, yesterday set up a new company to supervise the management and investment of its hotel business and pursue an expansion plan and business restructuring. Onyx Hospitality Group aims to penetrate both local and international … Continue reading →

Phuket’s Banthai Group have opened a new boutique luxury beachfront pool villa resort Wanakarn in Thai Muang Phang Nga. The property is currently in the soft opening stage and will have a grand launch in November. Opening rates of THB … Continue reading →

Many foreigners who buy property in Phuket opt for a stand-alone house (or ‘villa’), either in a managed estate or on a single plot, instead of an apartment or condominium, as the latter usually do not provide the individuality and/or … Continue reading →

Condominium projects will continue enjoying the highest growth among other kinds of property projects this year, according to an industry executive. Samma Kittasin, director of the Property Data Center, said condominium projects remained very attractive among potential buyers in the … Continue reading →

The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand plans to build the country’s largest solar power plant in Prachuap Khiri Khan after rejecting a coal-fired power plant proposal that was strongly opposed by local residents. Bunpot Sangkeo, Egat’s deputy governor for corporate … Continue reading →