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Beach woes need blue sky thinking
Editorial, Published on 09/06/2024
» The news in March about a foreigner attacking a Thai woman who was sitting on the stone stairs of his villa, which encroached on Phuket's Yamu public beach, stirred up a national debate about the beach grab issue.
Communities rise up against mining
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/06/2024
» A number of communities are preparing to take legal action against the cabinet in the wake of its approval late last year of a master plan for mining activity in the country, which they claim will destroy their living habitats and the environment.
Asean needs ESG on climate change
Oped, Published on 05/06/2024
» The urgency of climate action hangs heavy over our planet. Asia, in general, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), in particular, the world's most densely populated region, are both highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and critical players in mitigating them alongside China and India.
Clutching at straws
Oped, Postbag, Published on 01/06/2024
» Re: "Thaksin to fight royal insult case: Lawyers raise doctored video concerns", (BP, May 30).
Leaders laud ESG business strategy
Business, Published on 31/05/2024
» Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors profoundly influence both the global economy and society. To investigate the role of these factors, the Bangkok Post organised an annual conference titled "Greening The Future: ESG Leadership in the Sustainability Revolution", inviting business leaders from a diverse range of companies to share their insights on the topic.
Reading the room
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 29/05/2024
» After being postponed earlier this year, the Big Bad Wolf Books Bangkok 2024 international book fair finally settled on its new venue at The Market Bangkok, Ratchaprasong Intersection (next to Big C Ratchadamri and opposite CentralWorld).
AP Thailand Expands APITOWN Brand Nationwide
Published on 23/05/2024
» AP Thailand, with its promise of "Cheevit Dee Dee Tee Lueak Eng Dai," reinforces its leadership in Thailand’s residential property industry, backed by 33 years of experience and customer trust. Building on the strength of the APITOWN brand, celebrated for its ability to elevate life, the company is embarking on a significant investment of Bht 13,530 million in 15 new and move-in ready projects. Marking the 5th anniversary of APITOWN, the firm launches the ‘APITOWN All Over Thailand’ campaign in collaboration with Chef Kapom, showcasing a profound understanding of Thai family life through thoughtfully designed homes.
Sam Yan shows need to save history
Oped, Published on 23/05/2024
» What distinguishes Thailand from many other countries is our rich diversity in culture and history. Yet slowly but surely, the distinctive heritage of our local communities is disappearing. Often property developers destroy historic buildings in pursuit of profit. But why do their rights always seem to come first? Why do we have to beg to protect our cultural assets?
Songkhla operators push for legal casino near the border
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 22/05/2024
» Tourism operators in Songkhla have called on the government to consider building an entertainment complex with a legal casino in their province to address sluggish tourism in border areas and avoid overdependence on Malaysian tourists.
Green push needs united approach
News, Published on 20/05/2024
» Bridging the divide between agriculture and forestry is imperative for climate action. The global and national race is on to steeply reduce emissions over the next six years. According to the watershed Global Stocktake report, released ahead of COP28 in Dubai, we face the daunting task of reducing emissions by 43% by 2030 to retain the possibility of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees by the end of the century, and 27% to stabilise at a 2-degree temperature increase. Since the Paris Agreement was signed in 2015, we have managed only to be on track for a 2% reduction in emissions against 2019 baselines. Each subsequent year, we collectively feel the impacts of a hotter, more volatile climate as new records are set for temperature and natural disasters.