Greater Reliance on Natural Gas in Thailand’s Latest Power Plan

Jan 1, 2019

Thailand’s government has reconfirmed its commitment to gas in its new Power Development Plan (PDP), which sets a target for gas to generate 53% of the country’s power in 2037. This is an increase from 30-40% in the previous PDP published in 2015, and indicates the...

SRT Assessing Bids for High-Speed Rail Linking Three Airports

Jan 1, 2019

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is still considering bids for a high-speed railway project connecting three major airports. So far the Charoen Pokphand Group (CP)-led consortium has offered the most competitive bid.  The CP-led consortium comprises CP, Bangkok...

Taco Bell Debuts in Thailand

Jan 1, 2019

American company Taco Bell will partner with Siam Taco Co Ltd to bring its Mexican-inspired cuisine to Thailand for the first time.  Early in 2019, Taco Bell will open its first Thailand location on the first floor of Mercuryville mall in central Bangkok. The upcoming...