Thai PTT keen on Myanmar's Dawei port project

BANGKOK Nov 23 (Reuters) - Thailand's top energy firm PTT Pcl (PTT.BK: Quote) said on Tuesday it was interested in investing in southern Myanmar's Dawai port and infrastructure project.


"We're studying a plan to see how we can get involved, whether it's co-investment or a joint-venture in a project," chief executive Prasert Bunsumpun told reporters.

"This will, however, depend on their legal restrictions and other benefits," he said.

Earlier this month, top construction firm Italian-Thai Development Pcl (ITD.BK: Quote) signed an $8 billion contract with Myanmar for a port and infrastructure project in Dawei in the Tanintharyi region in Myanmar's south. [ID:nSGE6A1076] ($1=30.01 baht)

Source:http://af.reuters.com/article/energyOilNews/idAFWNAS010120101123

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