'''CH. Karnchang Public Company Limited (CK''', ) is a Thai contractor and construction firm, operating in Thailand and Laos.[1][2] The second-largest construction firm in Thailand, CH. Karnchang was founded in 1972 in Bangkok, by Plew Trivisvavet and his four brothers.[3][4] Supamas Trivisvavet became president and CEO in 2015.[5][6]
Bangkok rail transit
CH. Karnchang has constructed various metro lines in Bangkok. In 2024, CH. Karnchang was awarded the tender to conduct design and civil works for the MRT Orange Line's western extension.[7]
CK Power PCL
CH. Karnchang's power generation subsidiary, CK Power PCL, constructs and operates a variety of renewable energy projects.[8] CK Power has constructed dams on the Mekong River in Laos, including the Nam Ngum 2 Hydroelectric Power Plant and the Xayaburi Dam.[9][10]
References
- Yuthana Praiwan. CKP to build hydropower plant near Luang Prabang Bangkok Post, 2022-04-11, retrieved 2024-10-09^
- Tamaki Kyozuka. CK's Supamas Nikkei Asia, 2014-01-09, retrieved 2024-10-09^
- Yuthana Praiwan. The next generation Bangkok Post, 2013-06-20, retrieved 2024-10-09^
- Builders eye rebound vs foreign rivals Bangkok Post, 2015-02-27, retrieved 2024-10-09^
- Lamonphet Apisitniran. Heirs aim to carry the torch Bangkok Post, 2018-06-29, retrieved 2024-10-09^
- Ch Karnchang focused on bidding for large projects both at home and abroad nationthailand, 2019-04-30, retrieved 2024-10-09^
- BEM expects permission soon to enter MRT Orange Line’s west side nationthailand, 2024-07-28, retrieved 2024-10-09^
- Dammed rivers – DW dw.com, 2012-08-29, retrieved 2024-10-09^
- Yuthana Praiwan. CKP seeks to double capacity by 2024 Bangkok Post, 2022-09-06, retrieved 2024-10-09^
- Xayaburi Power explains the flow rates of Mekong are affected by Tropical Storm Cempaka nationthailand, 2021-07-27, retrieved 2024-10-09^