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Kao and CMU Build Roads from Recycled Plastics
Published on 25/07/2025
» Kao Industrial (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese manufacturer of consumer and chemical products, has partnered with the Faculty of Engineering at Chiang Mai University to launch the “Green Pavement” project on campus. This initiative showcases Kao's innovative NEWTLAC technology, which repurposes used PET plastic bottles into a chemical additive for asphalt, improving road durability, strength, and environmental sustainability. Kao contributed funding and materials worth 1,230,000 THB to support the construction, reinforcing the company's commitment to reducing plastic waste and promoting the sustainable resource use in Thailand.
Wrong approach
Oped, Postbag, Published on 04/07/2025
» Re: "Porosity can reduce city flood effects", (Opinion, July 2). Nuntachart Ratanaburi, a researcher with the TDRI proposes that increased porosity should be incorporated in Bangkok by using porous cement, asphalt, and "green" strategies to reduce flooding. This idealistic strategy is simply wrong.
Chalerm Phrakiat Road works 'ahead of schedule'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/07/2025
» The Department of Rural Roads says the Chalerm Phrakiat Road extension in Nakhon Si Thammarat province is moving ahead of schedule, which will ease traffic and boost the regional economy.
Porosity can reduce city flood effects
Oped, Published on 02/07/2025
» The rainy season, which officially began in May, combined with the La Niña effect, brings unusually heavy rains that leave several areas inundated. Worse, the climate change impact intensifies weather turbulences with intense, localised rainfall -- known as "rain bombs" or cloudbursts -- that may cause severe floods in areas with a poor drainage system.
Tasco banks on premium-grade asphalt
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/05/2025
» Stronger competition in the Asian asphalt market is causing Tipco Asphalt (Tasco), a Thai asphalt manufacturer and supplier, to focus more on making premium-grade asphalt to earn more revenue and avoid a price war.
Timbuktu calling
Life, John Clewley, Published on 20/05/2025
» Mali and West Africa dominate the Transglobal World Music Chart for May 2025, with the "desert blues" rockers Songhoy Blues leading the way in top spot with their new album Héritage.
New Prachin Buri bypass to ease traffic
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/05/2025
» A new bypass road in Prachin Buri, built to ease urban traffic congestion and boost the region's economic growth, has officially opened. The road, built by the Department of Rural Roads (DRR), links Highway 3452 to Ban Sang intersection in Ban Sang district of this eastern province.
Eight killed in triple crash on motorway
News, Online Reporters, Published on 25/04/2025
» Eight people were killed when their parked sport utility vehicle (SUV) was rear-ended by a semi-trailer truck in an emergency stopping lane on a motorway in Samut Prakan province, resulting in a collision with another parked truck.
Dividend-paying stocks touted for investors
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/04/2025
» Sixteen listed companies have delivered an average dividend yield of more than 5% over the past three years, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), suggesting such stocks are a "viable long-term investment option" in a low interest rate environment.
Ukraine fires largest drone barrage at Russia
AFP, Published on 11/03/2025
» SAPRONOVO, Russia - Ukrainian drones smashed into high-rise apartment blocks on the outskirts of Moscow in the early hours of Tuesday, with both sides saying it was the largest attack on the Russian capital of the three-year conflict.