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Piling took six months, structural work 24 months and finishing and in- terior work a further seven months. Construction started in January 1967 and was completed in February 1970.

Contractors

Main contractors were: The Con- crete Product and Aggregate Co. Ltd. piling; Ohbayashi-Gumi Ltd. structure; and The Dusit Thani Con- struction Section - finishes.

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Sub-contractors and suppliers in-

cluded:

Trane Equipments Suppliers & Co. -air-conditioning

Allied Engineering Co. Ltd. – air- conditioning installation

Sirivivatn Ltd. · electrical installa-

tions

Lee Kum Sia Co. Ltd. - plumbing Otis Elevator Co. lifts and es- calators

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C. Itoh & Co. and Klockner hardware

Kuppsersbusch

ment

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kitchen equip-

Faithful Engineering Co. dry

cleaning and laundry equipment

ITT - telephones

Kohler Co. - sanitary fixtures Meidensha Co. electrical equip-

ment.

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Hotel tower from banquet hall terrace

Tiara roof-top restaurant

Far East BUILDER, September 1970

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