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Authoritarians' brave new cities
Oped, Published on 23/09/2025
» Few policy ideas are as radical -- or as misleadingly packaged -- as "freedom cities". Championed by Silicon Valley's techno-libertarian elite and recently embraced by right-wing politicians like Donald Trump, the idea is to create digitally powered, master-planned enclaves of deregulated innovation.
Designing age-friendly cities
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/10/2025
» 'Over 45% of all districts across the country have already entered a completely aged society. Three districts with the highest ratio of seniors are in Bangkok," said Assoc Prof Niramon Serisakul, director of the Urban Design and Development Centre (UDDC).
Depa proposes 100 smart cities
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/07/2020
» The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) has set an ambitious goal to turn 100 cities nationwide into smart cities in two years to improve the economy and quality of life in line with the 20-year national strategy plan.
Fighting floods with 'sponge cities'
News, Published on 02/02/2018
» In an era of rampant land development and increasing climate unpredictability, the world is growing used to alarming images of flooded city streets. Urban floods cost billions of dollars per year. Even the mildest can bring traffic to a standstill and cause economic hardship for merchants and residents. The worst floods kill people, spawn disease, destroy infrastructure and virtually shut down entire economies.
'Smart cities' need careful thought
News, Published on 14/05/2018
» The recently-concluded Asean Summit in Singapore announced the establishment of the Asean Smart Cities Network (ASCN), which aims to synergise the efforts of Asean member states to use innovation and technology to address urban challenges resulting from rapid urbanisation and enhance the quality and accessibility of services. The idea is to improve citizens' lives and help ensure that no one is left behind.
The battle for greener cities
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 16/07/2018
» Last week, images of Delhi residents wearing green saris and scarves and hugging tree trunks wrapped with cloth banners that read "Save Me" spread across social media. Citizens by the thousands had united to halt a government plan to develop residential projects that would axe thousands of trees in a single neighbourhood.
Transit-oriented prototype cities named
Published on 16/08/2019
» Pattaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya district in Ayutthaya province, and Muang district in Khon Kaen province have been chosen as prototype cities under the Transport Ministry's so-called "Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)".
Best cities for Generation Z
Business, Published on 12/09/2019
» Despite all the drama surrounding Brexit, London is the best city in the world for Generation Z, according to a survey by Nestpick.com, the world's largest rental accommodation search platform.
Thai cities in top 100
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/01/2020
» Five cities in Thailand have been listed in the Top 100 City Destinations in 2019 by Euromonitor International, a global market research company based in the United Kingdom.
Casino cities in Thailand named
Post Reporters, Published on 13/03/2025
» The special committee overseeing the entertainment complex project has announced that Bangkok, Chon Buri, Chiang Mai and Phuket will be the first four locations, amid public criticism.