Date: February 2012

Work continues toward the Occupation Permit Inspection which was delayed by flood impacted logistical supply chain and labour shortages and they are now scheduled for February. The reduction in skilled construction workers arising from flooding is now recovering back towards pre-flood numbers.

Both the South and North Tower's structure has been completed and all works are now focused on the internal Unit completion of ceilings, floor tiling, architectural finishing trades, joinery and carpentry and final MEP third fix installations. Testing and commissioning of all main electrical, mechanical and fire protection systems is in progress and will continue on through the project into the individual Unit performance testing in due course.

The Main Entrance Lobbies contract is complete excluding stone wall cladding above the entrance canopies. Civil and External Works on roads, boundary fence and drainage are near completion. Car Park/Podium cladding is being finished.

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Date: January 2012

Work continues to bring the project to Occupation Permit Inspection scheduled for December. The inundation of greater Bangkok has directly disrupted the logistical supply chain for materials, labour and transport. The delays arising indirectly from such flooding remain to be quantified and will become the subject of recovery programme once the extent is understood.

Both the South and the North Tower's structure has been completed and the curtain wall and window wall is complete.

Critical path works of architectural trades, MEP and finishing trades continues. internal ceiling works to corridors, lift lobbies, unit bathrooms and waterproofing/wall/floor tiling/wood flooring are ongoing. Mechanical (fire, sanitary and MVAC systems) and electrical services are ongoing. Testing of mechanical, electrical, fire safety and MVAC systems is continuing. Main transformers, stand-by generators and main distribution boards installation is complete and the project has been energized.

The main entrance lobby contracts and kitchen installations are both ongoing.

Civil and external works on roads, boundary fence and drainage are near completion while the car park/podium cladding is being finished.

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Date: December 2011

There has been no recorded flooding at River project which remains dry. Temporary flood protection measures have been reversed and plant and equipment reinstalled.

Work continues to bring the project to Occupation Permit Inspection scheduled for December. The major impediment to the project remains the impact of inundation of greater Bangkok directly disrupting availability of materials, labour, transport. The delays arising from flooding remain to be quantified and will become the subject of recovery programme once the full extent is understood.

Both South and North Tower's structure has been completed and the curtain wall and window wall is complete.

Critical Path works of Architectural trades, MEP and finishing trades is intense. Internal Ceiling works to corridors, Lift Lobbies, Unit Bathrooms and waterproofing/wall/floor tiling/wood flooring are ongoing. Mechanical (fire, sanitary and MVAC systems) and Electrical services are ongoing. Testing of Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Safety and MVAC systems is continuing. Main transformers, Stand-By Generators and Main Distribution Board installation is complete and awaiting energizing.

The Kitchen installations are ongoing and the Main Lift Lobby contracts are ongoing.

Civil and External Works on roads, boundary fence and drainage are near completion and the Car Park/Podium cladding is being finished.

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Date: November 2011

Work has continued at high intensity to bring the project to Occupation Permit Inspection scheduled for December. The major impediment to achieving this date is the potential impact of the inundation of Bangkok which directly affects availability of materials, labour, transport. Anti-Flood mitigation measures have been implemented on site to protect the works. The overall impact and delays arising from flooding, if any, will be monitored and will become the subject of recovery programme once the extent is understood.

Both South and North Tower's structure has been completed and the curtain wall and window wall is nearing final completion.

Critical Path works of Architectural trades, MEP and finishing trades is intense with Architectural works, including unit partition walls, masonry and plastering, have continued. Internal Ceiling works to corridors , Lift Lobbies, Unit Bathrooms and waterproofing/wall/floor tiling/wood flooring are ongoing. Mechanical (fire, sanitary and MVAC systems) and Electrical services are ongoing. Testing of Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Safety and MVAC systems is continuing. Main transformers, Stand-By Generators and Main Distribution Boards installation is complete and undergoing final inspection and certification for energizing the building.

The Kitchens installation is ongoing. Main Lift Lobby contracts is ongoing.

Civil and External Works on roads, boundary fence and drainage are near completion. Car Park/Podium cladding is being installed. Principal Utility connections and incoming services are completed.

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Date: October 2011

Both the South and North Tower's structure has been completed; the structural steelworks for the building crown is complete and glazing has commenced. The overall podium structure (is now finished with minor Hardscape finishing works being remaining. Softscape works on Level 5 Podium Deck have been awarded. Progress Tower A Glass Curtain Walls installation 96%; Window Wall system 95%; Balustrades 92%. Progress Tower B Glass Curtain Walls installation 99.8%; Window Wall system 95%; Balustrades 99.5%. Structural steelwork for Entrance Drop Off canopies has been installed and is now awaiting glazing.

Critical Path works of Architectural trades, MEP and finishing trades is intense with Architectural works, including unit partition walls, masonry and plastering reaching Level 71 of Tower A and have been completed in Tower B. Internal ceiling works in corridors has reached Level 43. Lift Lobbies, Unit Bathrooms and waterproofing/wall/floor tiling/wood flooring are ongoing. First fix Mechanical (fire, sanitary and MVAC systems) and Electrical services are ongoing up to Level 64 Tower A and Level 41 Tower B. Subsequent trade activities for the M&E 2nd fix trades activities is progressing to allow the commencement of ceiling closures. Testing of Mock-Up Suites MVAC systems is complete and the installations are now progressing in the residential Units. Main MEP Plant including transformers, Stand-By Generators and Main Distribution Boards site installation is progressing. Vertical riser pipes for all mechanical and water services are advancing.

Kitchen installation is ongoing. Passenger and Service lifts are complete and being employed as CTU (Construction Lifts to enable movement of construction workers) and will be serviced before final commissioning for public use. Lift car fit out contract has been awarded. Residential Level Lift Lobby contracts have been awarded and installation is ongoing. Contracts have now been awarded for the Main Lobbies fit-out, Gymnasiums, Sky Garden works. Delivery schedules of domestic appliances have been agreed and the appliances are being prepared for delivery. Civil and External Works on roads, boundary fence and drainage are progressing. Car Park/Podium cladding has been approved and is being installed. Principal Utility connections and incoming services should be completed by 30th September 2011.

The following photos are taken from Level 7 unit 3G1 of South Tower which is being used as our project quality control benchmark.

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Date: September 2011

Both the South and North Tower's structure have been completed and the structural steelworks for the building crown is complete and glazing has commenced. The overall podium structure is now finished with minor Hardscape finishing works being finalised. Softscape works on Level 5 Podium Deck have also been awarded. Progress on Tower A Glass Curtain Walls installation stand at 94% with Window Wall system at 93% and Balustrades at 85%. Progress on Tower B Glass Curtain Walls installation stand at 99.8% with Window Wall system at 93% and Balustrades at 99.5%. Structural steelwork for Entrance Drop Off canopies has been fabricated and installation is ongoing.

Critical Path works of Architectural trades, MEP and finishing trades is progressing well with Architectural works, including unit partition walls, masonry and plastering reaching Level 71 on Tower A and they have been completed in Tower B. Internal Ceiling works to corridors have reached Level 34. Lift Lobbies, Unit Bathrooms and waterproofing/wall/floor tiling/wood flooring are ongoing. First fix Mechanical (fire, sanitary and MVAC systems) and Electrical services are ongoing up to Level 62 Tower A and Level 41 Tower B. Subsequent trade activities for the M&E 2nd fix trades activities is progressing to allow the commencement of ceiling closures. Testing of Mock-Up Suites MVAC systems is complete and the installations are now progressing in the residential Units. Main MEP Plant including transformers, Stand-By Generators and Main Distribution Boards site installation is progressing and Vertical riser pipes for all mechanical and water services are advancing.

The Kitchens installation is ongoing and Passenger and Service lifts are complete and being employed as CTU (Construction Lifts to enable movement of construction workers) and will be serviced before final commissioning for public use. Lift car fit out contract has been awarded. Residential Level Lift Lobby contracts have been awarded and installation is ongoing. Contracts have now been awarded for the Main Lobbies' fit-out as well as Gymnasiums and Sky Garden works. Delivery schedules of domestic appliances have been agreed and the appliances are being prepared for delivery to the site.

Civil and External Works on roads, boundary fence and drainage are progressing and Car Park/Podium cladding has been approved and is being installed while Principal Utility connections and incoming services are awaiting authorities for installation planned for September 2011.

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Date: August 2011

Project progress up to the end of June continued according to programme.

Both the South and North Tower's structure has been completed; the structural steelworks for the building crown is complete awaiting secondary framing and partial glazing. The overall podium structure (podium A, B and C) remains at 99.88% finished, the Hardscape finishing works are progressing throughout the Podium and surrounding Ground Floor areas. Softscape works on Level 5 Podium Deck have been awarded. South Tower Glass Curtain Walls installation has reached Level 70, Window Wall system has reached Level 67; North Tower Glass Curtain Walls installation is complete to Level 41 and Window Wall system has reached Level 41 in Tower B. Installation of glass balustrades has reached Level 68 Tower A and is 100% complete in Tower B. Structural steelwork for Entrance Drop Off canopies is well developed.

Critical Path works of Architectural trades, MEP and finishing trades is now intensifying with Architectural works, including unit partition walls, masonry and plastering, have reached up to Level 71 Tower A and have been completed in Tower B. Internal Ceiling works to corridors have reached Level 34. Lift Lobbies, Unit Bathrooms and waterproofing/wall/floor tiling/wood flooring are ongoing. First fix Mechanical (fire, sanitary and HVAC systems) and Electrical services are ongoing up to Level 62 Tower A and Level 41 Tower B. Subsequent trade activities for the M&E 2nd fix trades activities is progressing to allow the commencement of ceiling closures. Testing of Mock-Up Suites MVAC systems is complete and the MVAC installations are now progressing in the residential Units. Main MEP Plant including transformers, Stand-By Generators and Main Distribution Boards site installation is progressing. Vertical riser pipes for all mechanical and water services are advancing.

The Kitchens have been received on site and installation is commencing according to programme. Passenger and Service lifts are complete and being employed as CTU (Construction Lifts to enable movement of construction workers) and will be serviced before final commissioning for public use. Lift car fit out contract has been awarded. Residential Level Lift Lobby contracts have been awarded and installation is ongoing. Contracts have now been awarded for the Main Lobbies fit-out, Gymnasiums, Sky Garden works. Delivery schedules of domestic appliances have been agreed and the appliances are being prepared for delivery to site.

Civil and External Works on roads, boundary fence, drainage, retention tanks are progressing. Test panels of Car Park/Podium cladding have been erected for inspection and approval. Principal Utility connections and incoming services have been contracted to appropriate authorities for installation.

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Date: July 2011

Project progress up to the end of June continued according to programme.

Both the South and North Tower's structure has been completed; the structural steelworks for the building crown is ongoing. The overall podium structural progress (podium A, B and C) remains at 99.88% finished, the Hardscape finishing works are progressing throughout the Podium and surrounding Ground Floor areas. Softscape works on Level 5 Podium Deck are about to be awarded. South Tower Glass Curtain Walls installation has reached Level 68, Window Wall system has reached Level 57; North Tower Glass Curtain Walls installation has reached Level 41 and Window Wall system has reached Level 38 in Tower B. The external construction hoists have been demobilized from Tower B where the curtain wall is being completed. Installation of glass balustrades has reached Level 51 Tower A and is 100% complete in Tower B. Structural steelwork for Entrance Drop Off canopies is well developed.

Critical Path works of Architectural trades, MEP and finishing trades is now intensifying with Architectural works, including unit partition walls, masonry and plastering, have reached up to Level 68 Tower A; Level 42 Tower B and works are ongoing. Internal Ceiling works to corridors, Lift Lobbies, Unit Bathrooms and waterproofing/wall/floor tiling/wood flooring are commencing. First fix Mechanical (fire, sanitary and HVAC systems) and Electrical services are ongoing up to Level 59 Tower A and Level 41 Tower B. Subsequent trade activities for the M&E 2nd fix trades activities is progressing to allow the commencement of ceiling closures. Testing of Mock-Up Suites HVAC systems is complete subject to final adjustment and balancing. Main MEP Plant including transformers, Stand-By Generators and Main Distribution Boards are now on site awaiting installation. Vertical riser pipes for all mechanical and water services are advancing. Sanitary appliances, fan coil units and condenser units are on site together with floor and wall tiles.

Passenger and Service lifts have arrived on site with guide rails installation works continuing. CTU (Construction Lifts) are have been commissioned and are operational for construction services up to Level 40. Final fix of the CTU lifts to high zone are completed.

The first Mock-up Kitchens are complete and approved; project manufacture has begun and will continue according to programme. Residential Levels Lift Lobby contracts have been awarded and installation commenced. Contracts have now been awarded for the Main Lobbies fit-out, Gymnasiums, Sky Garden works. Delivery schedules of domestic appliances have been agreed and the appliances are being prepared for delivery to site.

Civil and External Works on roads, boundary fence, drainage, retention tanks are progressing. Test panels of Car Park/Podium cladding have been erected for inspection and approval.

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Date: June 2011

Project progress up to the end of May continued according to programme.

Both the South and North Tower's structure has been completed; the structural works for the building crown is ongoing. The overall podium structural progress (podium A, B and C) remains at 99.88% finished, the Hardscape finishing works are progressing throughout the Podium and surrounding Ground Floor areas. Cooling Towers and staircases are now complete. Softscape works on Level 5 Podium Deck are about to be awarded. South Tower Glass Curtain Walls installation has reached Level 67, Window Wall system has reached Level 57; North Tower Glass Curtain Walls installation has reached Level 41 and Window Wall system has reached Level 38 in Tower B. In both Towers installation of glass balustrades has been commensurate with Curtain Wall installation.

Critical Path works of Architectural trades, MEP and finishing trades is now intensifying with Architectural works, including unit partition walls, masonry and plastering, have reached up to Level 68 Tower A; Level 42 Tower B and works are ongoing. Internal Ceiling works to corridors, Lift Lobbies, Unit Bathrooms and wall/floor tiling/wood flooring are commencing. First fix Mechanical (fire, sanitary and HVAC systems) and Electrical services are ongoing up to Level 59 Tower A and Level 41 Tower B. Subsequent trade activities for the M&E 2nd fix trades activities is progressing to allow the commencement of ceiling closures. Testing of Mock-Up Suites HVAC systems is complete subject to final adjustment and balancing. Main MEP Plant including transformers, Stand-By Generators and Main Distribution Boards are now on site awaiting installation. Vertical riser pipes for all mechanical and water services are advancing. Sanitary appliances, fan coil units and condenser units are on site together with floor and wall tiles.

Passenger and Service lifts have arrived on site with guide rails installation works continuing. CTU (Construction Lifts) are have been commissioned and are operational for construction services up to Level 40. Final fix of the CTU lifts to high zone will be completed by end of May.

The first Mock-up Kitchens are complete and approved; project manufacture has begun and will continue according to programme. Residential Levels Lift Lobby contracts have been awarded and installation commenced. Delivery schedules of domestic appliances have been agreed and the appliances are being prepared for delivery to site.

Civil and External Works on roads, boundary fence, drainage, retention tanks are progressing. Test panels of Car Park/Podium cladding have been erected for inspection and approval.

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Date: May 2011

Project progress up to the end of April continued according to programme with allowances for the extended Songkran holiday.

Having already topped out at level 71, structural works for the building crown have commenced at the South Tower. Cooling towers and staircases are now complete at the podium structure. Works for hardscape have been awarded and contractors are mobilising while softscape works on level 5 at the podium deck are soon to be awarded. At both towers, installation of glass balustrades has been commensurate with curtain wall installation.

Meanwhile, internal ceiling works to corridors, lift lobbies, unit bathrooms and wall/floor tiling are commencing. Testing of mock-up suites HVAC systems under progress and subject to final adjustment and balancing. Main MEP plant including transformers, stand-by generators and main distribution boards are now on site awaiting installation. Regular programmed deliveries of sanitary appliances, fan coil units and condenser units are being received stocks of floor and wall tiles are now on site.

The first trial mock-up kitchens are under QA/QC investigation/approval before the final approval of shop drawings and commencement of manufacture. Preliminary mock-up installations of residential levels lift lobby have begun for coordination and QA/QC of architectural finishes.

Civil and external works on roads, boundary fence, drainage, retention tanks remain on progress.

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Date: April 2011

Project progress up to the end of March continued according to programme.

The South Tower's structure has topped out at level 71 and is 98.3% complete, structural works are now commencing for the building crown; while the North Tower's structure was topped out at level 43 in October 2010. South Tower glass curtain walls installation has reached level 62, window wall system has reached level 50; North Tower glass curtain walls installation has reached level 35 and window wall system has reached level 32.

Critical path works of Architectural trades, MEP and finishing trades is now intensifying with architectural works, including unit partition walls, masonry and plastering, have reached up to level 65 at the South Tower; level 51 at the North Tower and works are proceeding. First fix mechanical (fire, sanitary and HVAC systems) and electrical services are ongoing up to South Tower's level 55 and North Tower's level 47.

CTU (construction lifts) are have been commissioned and are operational for construction services.

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Date: March 2011

Project progress up to the end of February continued according to programme.

The South Tower's structure has topped out at Level 71, structural works are now commencing for the building crown; while the North Tower's structure was topped out at level 43 in October 2010. The overall podium structural progress (podium A, B and C) remains at 99.88% finished, Cooling Towers and staircases are now complete. Works for Hardscape have been awarded and contractors are mobilising, Softscape works on Level 5 Podium Deck are about to be awarded. South Tower Glass Curtain Walls installation has reached Level 62, Window Wall system has reached Level 42; North Tower Glass Curtain Walls installation has reached Level 35 and Window Wall system has reached Level 30 in North Tower.

First fix Mechanical (fire, sanitary and HVAC systems) and Electrical services are ongoing up to Level 50 South Tower and Level 37 North Tower.

Passenger and Service lifts have arrived on site with guide rails installation works continuing. CTU (Construction Lifts) are installed ready for commissioning prior to commencement of construction services.

The first trial Mock-up Kitchens are under QA/QC investigation/approval before the final approval of shop drawings and commencement of manufacture. Preliminary mock-up installations of Residential Levels Lift Lobby have begun for coordination and QA/QC of architectural finishes.

Civil and External Works on roads, boundary fence, drainage, retention tanks are progressing.

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Date: February 2011

Structural progress up to the end of January continued according to programme.

The South Tower's structure has topped out at Level 71, with the final floor slab formwork and reinforcement substantially completed; while the North Tower's structure was topped out at level 43 in October 2010 and remaining works on the Crown are ongoing. The overall podium structural progress (podium A, B and C) remains at 99.88% finished, Cooling Towers now complete. Hardscape, Softscape works on Level 5 Podium Deck are about to commence. South Tower Glass Curtain Walls installation has reached Level 52 and Window Wall system has reached Level 40; North Tower Glass Curtain Walls installation has reached Level 34 and Window Wall system has reached Level 30 in North Tower. In both towers installation of glass balustrades has been commensurate with Curtain Wall installation.

Critical Path works of Architectural trades, MEP and finishing trades is now intensifying with Architectural works, including unit partition walls, masonry and plastering, have reached up to Level 60 South Tower; Level 41 North Tower and works are proceeding. Internal Ceiling works to corridors, Lift Lobbies, Unit Bathrooms and wall/floor tiling are commencing. First fix Mechanical (fire, sanitary and HVAC systems) and Electrical services are ongoing up to Level 45 South Tower and Level 35 North Tower. Testing of Mock-Up Suites HVAC systems is under progress and subject to final adjustment and balancing. Main MEP Plant including transformers, Stand-By Generators and Main Distribution Boards are now on site awaiting installation. Regular programmed deliveries of sanitary appliances, fan coil units and condenser units are being received. Stocks of floor and wall tiles are now on site.

Passenger and Service lifts have arrived on site with guide rails installation works continuing getting ready for the installation of CTU (Construction Lifts).

The first trial Mock-up Kitchens have been delivered to site for the purposes of design inspection and QA/QC investigation/approval before the final approval of shop drawings and commencement of manufacture. Preliminary Mock-Up installations of Residential Levels Lift Lobby have begun for coordination and QA/QC of architectural finishes.

The contract to build the "Vue", The River's retail and commercial project, has been awarded to Bouygues-Thai Ltd. with a completion date of 22 October 2011. Eighty percent of the Piling to the basement has been done previously and additional piling, temporary works including soil protection, excavation and basement structure programmed to finish by the beginning of June 2011. Demolition of existing RC slabs has commenced along with piling support for tower crane.

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Date: January 2011

Structural progress up to the end of December continued according to programme with allowances for the New Year holiday.

The South Tower's slip form core structure has topped out at Level 71, with the floor slab at Level 69; while the North Tower's structure was topped out at level 43 in October 2010 and remaining works on the Crown have been substantially completed. The overall podium structural progress (podium A, B and C) is 99.88% finished, Cooling Towers now complete. Hardscape works on Level 5 Podium Deck are about to be awarded. South Tower Glass Curtain Walls installation has reached Level 48 and Window Wall system has reached Level39; North Tower Glass Curtain Walls installation has reached Level 34 and Window Wall system has reached Level 29 in Tower B. In both Towers installation of glass balustrades has been commensurate with Curtain Wall installation.

First fix Mechanical (fire, sanitary and HVAC systems) and Electrical services are ongoing up to Level 42 Tower A and Level 35 Tower B.

Passenger and Service lifts have arrived on site with guide rails installation works continuing getting ready for the installation of CTU (Construction Lifts).

The first trail Mock-up Kitchens have been delivered to site for the purposes of design inspection and QA/QC investigation/approval before the final approval of shop drawings and commencement of manufacture. Test installations of Residential Levels Lift Lobby have begun to test coordination and QA/QC of architectural finishes.

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Date: December 2010

The River is progressing well with the main concrete structure now ahead of programme as we approach the final month of 2010.

The South Tower's core structure has reached level 70, with the floor slab at level 62 while the North Tower's core structure is now topped out at level 43. North Tower mechanical services and the "crown" structures are progressing. The overall podium structural progress (podium A, B and C) is 99.50% finished with cooling towers now complete. Glass curtain wall installation has reached level 42 at the South Tower and 34 and the North Tower while Window wall system has reached level 30 at both towers.

Architectural works including unit partition walls, blockwork and plastering are ongoing and have reached up to South Tower's level 58 and North Tower's level 42 and works are proceeding.

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Date: November 2010

Raimon Land recently held a topping-off ceremony for the north tower of The River to mark an important milestone in the construction of Bangkok's newest landmark in the heart of the city's 5-star neighbourhood. The core structure of the North Tower is now complete at 42 storeys while the South Tower's structure has reached level 66, out of 72, and is expected to be completed in January 2011.

Despite heavy rains in Bangkok in early-October, progress at The River continues to progress at one floor per week as the capital welcomes its first glimpse of winter. North Tower mechanical services and the "crown" structures are progressing. The overall podium structural progress (podium A, B and C) is 99.48% finished with Cooling Towers now complete. Glass Curtain Walls installation has reached level 39 and Window Wall system has reached level 30 at the South Tower; Glass Curtain Walls installation has reached level 30 and Window Wall system has reached level 22 at the North Tower.

Architectural works including unit partition walls, blockwork and plastering are ongoing and have reached up to level 50 at the South Tower and level 41 at the North Tower and works are proceeding. First fix Mechanical (fire, sanitary and HVAC systems) and Electrical services are ongoing up to level 36, South Tower and level 35, North Tower.

Passenger and Service lifts have arrived on site with preliminary surveying being partially completed with the preliminary guide rails installation works continuing getting ready for the installation of Construction Lifts.

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Date: October 2010

Progress during September continued at one floor per week per tower.

The South Tower's core structure has reached level 61, with the floor slab at level 54 while the North Tower's core structure is now topped out at level 43. Construction of the concrete structures for the North Tower is complete excepting the mechanical services and the "crown" structures which are now commencing. Glass curtain walls installation has reached level 37 and window wall system has reached level 26 at the South Tower; glass curtain walls installation has reached level 21 and window wall system has reached level 19 at the North Tower.

Architectural works including unit partition walls, blockwork and plastering are ongoing and have reached up to level 50 South Tower; level 41 North Tower and works are proceeding. First fix mechanical (fire, sanitary and HVAC systems) and electrical services are ongoing up to level 34 South Tower and level 22 North Tower.

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Date: September 2010

Progress during August continued at one floor per week per tower despite heavy rains throughout the month.

The main concrete structure progress remains on programme. The South Tower's core structure has reached level 57, with the floor slab at level 49 while the North Tower's core structure and floor slab are now at level 42. Construction of the concrete structures for the North Tower is virtually complete. The overall podium structural progress (podium A, B and C) is 99% finished with work on the fifth floor pools, water features and landscape is nearing completion. Glass curtain walls installation has reached level 32 and window wall system has reached level 19 in Tower A; glass curtain walls installation has reached level 21 and window wall system has reached Level 16 in Tower B.

Passenger and service lifts have arrived on site with preliminary surveying being partially completed up to lvel 40 with the preliminary guide rails installation works beginning.

All major procurement contracts have been finalised and contracts awarded for kitchens, built-in cabinet works, doors, ironmongery, vanity units, bathware and brassware and domestic appliances. These will be delivered to site commensurate with construction progress and installation coordinated with adjacent and related trades.

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Date: August 2010

During July the River continued to progress at one floor per week per tower regardless of the traditional rainy season in Thailand.

The main concrete structure progress remains on programme. The South Tower's core structure has reached level 52, with the floor slab at level 45 while the North Tower's core structure is now at level 41 and floor slab at level 38. Construction of the Private Residents Club concrete structures for swimming pool on the 23rd floor at the North Tower is now complete. The overall podium structural progress (podium A, B and C) is 99% finished with work on the fifth floor pools, water features and landscape is nearing completion. Glass curtain walls installation has reached level 27 and window sall system has reached level 15 in Tower A; glass curtain walls installation has reached level 21 and window wall system has reached level 13 in Tower B.

Architectural works including unit partition walls, blockwork and plastering are ongoing and have reached up to level 38 in Tower A but works are proceeding in a cycle manner. First fix mechanical (fire, sanitary and HVAC systems) and electrical services are ongoing.

Passenger and service lifts have arrived on site with preliminary surveying commencing prior to the installation works beginning.

All major procurement contracts have been finalised and contracts awarded for kitchens, built-in cabinet works, doors, ironmongery, vanity units, bathware and brassware and domestic appliances. These will be delivered to site commensurate with construction progress and installation coordinated with adjacent and related trades.

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Date: July 2010

During June the River continued to progress at one floor per week per tower now that the situation in Bangkok has reverted to normal.

The main concrete structure progress remains on programme. The South Tower's core structure has reached level 47, (higher than the adjacent Peninsula Hotel), with the floor slab at level 41 while the North Tower's core structure is now at level 37 and floor slab at level 34. Construction of the Private Residents Club concrete structures for swimming pool on the 23rd floor at the North Tower is substantially complete. The overall podium structural progress (podium A, B and C) is 96% finished with work on the fifth floor pools, water features and landscape is ongoing. Glass Curtain Walls and Window Walls installation to both Towers has resumed and will meet the planned programme by end July.

Architectural works including unit partition walls, blockwork and plastering are ongoing. First fix Mechanical (fire, sanitary and HVAC systems) and Electrical services are progressing.

Substantial shipments of the imported floor and wall tiles have been received on site and are awaiting installation.

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Date: June 2010

During May the River continued to progress at one floor per week per tower with no adverse impact from the political conflict elsewhere in Bangkok. The prime labour camp is located in Thonburi, well removed from the protest rally sites or blocked roads so that there was no default in labour attendance.

The main construction remains on programme. The South Tower's core structure has reached level 43, (higher than the adjacent Peninsula Hotel), with the floor slab at level 39 while the North Tower's core structure is now at level 33 and floor slab at level 30. Construction of the Private Residents Club swimming pool on the 23rd floor at the North Tower is ongoing. The overall podium structural progress (podium A, B and C) is 93% finished with work on the fifth floor and final floor ongoing. Glass Curtain Walls and Window Walls installation to both Towers has resumed and will meet the planned programme by end of July.

Architectural works including unit partition walls, blockwork and plastering are ongoing. First fix Mechanical (fire, sanitary and HVAC systems) and Electrical services are progressing. Elsewhere on site, the retention tank behind both towers complete.

Substantial shipments of the imported floor and wall tiles have been received on site and are awaiting installation.

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Date: May 2010

The River project steadily progressed during the month of April as predicted and provided in construction Contract and programme, with due allowances for the week-long Songkran holiday.

The South Tower's core structure has reached Level 39/40 with the floor slab at level 34. The North Tower, the core is at Level 29/30 while the floor slab has achieved level 26. The Private Residence Club swimming pool, Level 23 of the North Tower, R.C. structure already complete and awaiting mechanical and electrical fit out together with architectural trades finishes.

Internal architectural trade's cyclical works have begun and will continue to follow the R.C structure. Mechanical electrical first fix installations are following internal wall construction. External curtain wall installation North Tower has been nominally delayed pending availability of IGU glazing units, which have now been delivered and will enable programme recovery be achieved in July. Further curtain wall and "stick wall/window wall" installation is scheduled for commencement during the beginning of May in both Towers.

The majority of the common area podium's structure is now complete and the swimming pool and garden area is beginning to emerge on the final floor while construction of the parapet wall is ongoing.

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Date: April 2010

The River continued to progress at one floor per week per tower through the month of March despite the political events in Bangkok. New consignments of imported glass will enable further progress on the installation of the Curtain Walls and Window Walls to both Towers.

The construction remain on programme and will not be adversely effected by Songkran holidays. The South Tower's core structure has reached level 36 with the floor slab at level 31 while the North Tower's core structure is now at level 28. Construction of the Private Residents Club swimming pool on the 23rd floor at the North Tower has commenced. The common area podium is also progressing well with work on the fifth floor and final floor underway.

Installation of unit partition walls at the South Tower has reached level 19. First fix Mechanical (fire, sanitary and HVAC systems)and Electrical and services are progressing. Elsewhere on site, the retention tank behind both towers is close to completion with the final phase of concrete pouring now ongoing.

Substantial shipments of the imported floor and wall tiles have been received on site and are awaiting installation.

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Date: March 2010

With the 1,500-strong construction team working at full steam during the month of February, the South Tower's structure is now at level 31, an overall increase of 7 levels in less than four weeks. At the North Tower, the structure is now at level 24. Concrete pouring on the third floor of common area podium is now complete and work on the fourth floor has commenced.

At the South Tower, installation of sanitary and electrical systems to units has now reached level 14 with the air conditioning ductwork beginning to take shape on the first few residential floors. Installation of unit partition walls has reached level 13.

Externally, curtain wall installation at the North Tower is scheduled to begin in the upcoming weeks while the majority of the first fourteen floors of South Tower's fa?ade are already showcasing the green-tinted glass.

Meanwhile, the first shipment of porcelain floor tiles recently arrived at construction site with installation at bathrooms walls to begin shortly.

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Date: February 2010

The River continued its progress throughout the month of January.

As the construction team returned from their New Year holiday break, the core structure at the South Tower has reached level 24 while the floor slab is now up to level 19. The North Tower’s core structure is now at level 19 with the floor slab reaching level 16. Concrete pouring of the third floor slab at the common area podium is now also underway.

Curtain wall installation at the South Tower, which consists of stacking glass panels each weighing over 100 kg on top of one another, commenced last month and is making steady progress with some of the panels reaching level 11. Installation of unit partition walls, which previously began at level 7, also made good progress having already reached level 11.

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Date: January 2010

The River welcomes the new year by making further solid progress during the month of December despite several long weekends and holiday periods.

The core structure at the South Tower has increased by 6 levels and is currently at level 22 while the floor slab is now up to level 18. At the North Tower, the core structure has reached level 17, having risen 5 levels during the past month. The floor slab at this tower also made progress reaching level 13, an increase of 4 levels from last month.

At the South Tower on level 5, cranes are in position awaiting the imminent commencement of the curtain wall installation. Installation of unit partition walls has also commenced on level 7.

Elsewhere, installation of the retention tank behind both towers is in process. The tank will be able to hold more than 200 m3 of water before slowly releasing to the city’s drainage system to avoid flooding during the rainy season.

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Date: December 2009

The River continues to make good progress as Bangkok welcomes its first few winter breezes during the month of November.

The core structure at the South Tower is now at level 16 with the floor slab reaching level 14. At the North Tower, the lift core remains at level 12 awaiting further progress to the floor slabs, which has risen to level 8 as November came to a close.

Surveying of the units’ interior walls on level 7, South Tower's first residential floor, has commenced with the actual wall installation planned for the first weeks of December.

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Date: November 2009

Construction of The River continues to make steady progress throughout the month of October.

The South Tower core structure has reached level 13 whilst the floor slab is at level 9, having already risen above the project’s first residential floor at level 7. As the tower continues to climb, installation of the external hoists has commenced enabling material and labour to be delivered at each floor. Progress at the North Tower has been commensurate achieving lift core at level 12 and level 5 floor slab progressing. The concrete batching plant is now connected through a series of pumps and placement booms allowing speedy placement of concrete with reduced waiting times for concrete works on the upper levels.

Drake & Scull International (DSI), a leading end-to-end MEP international contracting company was awarded with the vital Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) works contract.

Meanwhile, pouring of the concrete slab for the infinity pool has been completed and is awaiting mechanical installations to begin. The technical mock-up, located in the basement of the South Tower, has advanced to the stage of door, joinery, air-conditioning systems and kitchen cabinet installation, which enables the contractors potential design and installation conflict resolution prior to the works commencing on the residential floors.
 

Date: October 2009

As we enter the month of October, structural work at The River continues to make good progress despite the heavy rains which Bangkok has been experiencing.

At the South Tower, the fifth and final floor slab of the podium is complete, and the core structure is between levels 8 and 9. The North Tower is also well progressed, with the floor slab for the podium also at level 5 and the core structure reaching level 8.

Elsewhere on site, the structural work for the car park ramp is complete, with the spiral ramp topped-off and protected from the elements, and work on the fifth-floor infinity pool fronting the Chao Phraya is now underway.
 

Date: September 2009

The River passed another milestone in August, with the award of 3 major construction packages: Mechanical & Electrical; Supply and Installation of Fa?ade; and the supply and installation of Lifts.

Meanwhile, the structural work continues to make steady progress. At the South Tower, the core wall structure is up to level 6, and the huge fourth floor slab is complete, with work on the fifth floor slab ongoing and the distinctive car park ramp now up to level 4. At the North Tower, the core wall structure is reaching up to level 7, with the floor slab complete to level 4. Elsewhere on site, the drainage system is 40% complete and work on the access road structure continues.
 

Date: August 2009

As we enter the month of August, construction of The River continues to make good progress.

The cores of both towers are now between levels 5 and 6 and are gradually becoming a prominent feature of the surrounding area. The huge third floor slabs of both the North and South Towers are complete and construction of the car park ramp has also reached level 3 to match. Elsewhere, the last remaining ground floor slab at the north perimeter of the site will be finished shortly, and the footpath with water features which will form the central walkway from the boat drop off area has had the structural elements installed.
 

Date: July 2009

As of the end of June 2009, construction of The River continues to make good progress, with the landmark project rising steadily on the banks of the Chao Phraya River.

Work is currently focused on the podium, which will cover 5 floors and feature all of the communal facilities as well as the car park. Pouring of concrete for the huge second floor slab has now commenced and the car park ramp, which is now a prominent feature with its spiral shape, is also at level 2 to match the floor slab. Meanwhile, the walls of the building’s cores continue to rise, and now stand between levels 3 and 4 in both towers. At the river frontage, which will accommodate retail areas, the floor slabs to level 3 are ready for concrete pouring.
 

Date: June 2009

In the month of May, construction of The River continued to make good progress, with aspects of the site now beginning to rise above the hoarding which surrounds the site. With the entire ground floor slab nearing completion, the core wall of the South Tower is now between level 3 and 4, while at the North Tower, the core wall is between level 2 and 3. Elsewhere on site, the car park ramp has risen to between the ground floor and level 2, while the boundary wall piling is 45% complete and the boundary wall footing is 20% complete.
 

Date: May 2009

Construction of The River in the month of April continued to make solid progress. Both the basement slab and the ground floor slab of the South Tower are now 100% complete, while the basement slab of the North Tower is 100% complete and the ground floor slab 75% complete. Installation of the fifth and final tower crane has been completed which will be utilized to distribute construction materials from the stock yard to the main project area.

Meanwhile, at the Podium the isolated footing is 98% complete and the basement slab is 82% with the ground floor slab 10% complete.
 

Date: April 2009

The River continues to make impressive progress. Four of the five tower cranes have now been erected on site, and 70% of the ground floor slabs have been cast, with the podium’s independent footing and basement slab nearing completion.

Bouygues Thai, was recently awarded the contract for the Main Building Works. The lift cores have commenced and are now between levels one and two and will soon be visible above the surrounding site hoarding, as they climb one floor every four days.

Another milestone completion is the installation of the on-site concrete batching plant by ORC. This will provide concrete for the project which facilitates stringent quality control of the concrete production. A benefit of on site batching is the reduction of transport movements and associated fuel emissions, which, together with bulk barge delivery of concrete aggregates by river, reduces the project’s carbon footprint.
 

Date: March 2009

After 17 months of arduous and detailed work underground, The River this month passed a number of major milestones, which will soon see it begin to soar over Bangkok’s skyline as it takes shape above ground. All foundation and piling work has now been completed for the structure, and the basement is 80% complete with work having started on the perimeter walls.

Two huge Tower Cranes have been installed at the site and contractors are poised to start on the first ground floor. These cranes will be an increasingly prominent sight on the Chao Phraya River during the next three years as they rise with the completion of each floor of this landmark project.
 

In Bangkok, construction at The River is on course to begin the planned transfer of South Tower units from level 7 and above by the end of 2011. The basement excavation has been successfully completed with the walls currently under construction. Raimon Land has taken the step to directly purchase the steel re-bar for structural work and Bouygues-Thai, which was awarded the superstructure contract, has commenced intersection work above the substructure.
 

At The River’s South Tower, the matt foundation’s first pour of 4,000 cubic metres of concrete, or some 600 truck loads, took place in early December.