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Designingage-friendly cities
Life, 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).
Golden Week arrivals set to sink to 200,000
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 01/10/2025
» Thailand is expected to welcome 200,000 Chinese tourists during the Chinese eight-day Golden Week holiday, a 24% year-on-year decrease, with revenue projected to drop 17% to 9.1 billion baht despite growth in outbound travel from mainland China.
Thailand works to spur Taiwanese arrivals
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/09/2025
» Declining confidence among Asian travellers to Thailand has also affected the Taiwanese market this year, say travel agents.
One Bangkok Showcases Community-Centric Initiatives at Sustainability Expo 2025
Published on 26/09/2025
» One Bangkok, the largest holistically integrated district in the heart of Bangkok, developed by TCC Assets (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and Frasers Property Holdings (Thailand) Co., Ltd. proudly returns to Sustainability Expo 2025 (SX2025), ASEAN’s premier sustainability exposition, for the sixth consecutive year at the Queen Sirikit National Convention. As the undisputed Heart of Bangkok, One Bangkok is dedicated to creating enduring value for its people and the wider community. This year, One Bangkok showcases a dynamic blueprint for urban flourishing, demonstrating how people-centric design and community programming cultivate a truly thriving metropolis.
China's visa-free policy boosts Beijing, Shanghai's international influence
Published on 26/09/2025
» China's expanded visa-free entry policy and technological advances have boosted the standing of its major cities as global hubs, with Beijing retaining a top-tier position in international influence and connectivity rankings.
Post-typhoon cleanup under way in southern China
AFP, Published on 25/09/2025
» YANGJIANG, China - Hundreds of thousands of people in southern China were clearing up on Thursday after powerful Typhoon Ragasa crashed through Guangdong province, ripping down trees, destroying fences, and blasting signs off buildings.
14 killed by lake burst in Taiwan as Typhoon Ragasa wreaks havoc
AFP, Published on 24/09/2025
» HONG KONG — Fierce winds, pounding rain and high seas battered Hong Kong on Wednesday as Super Typhoon Ragasa headed into southern China after causing a lake burst that killed at least 14 people in Taiwan.
Thousands rally in Philippines in protest against corruption
Published on 21/09/2025
» Thousands of Filipinos joined marches in Manila and other areas of the country on Sunday, protesting against what organizers say is widespread corruption within the government.
The air war: plywood and Styrofoam
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 20/09/2025
» 'Nato is responding with unity and strength," said British defence secretary John Healey. "If you've got drones that are putting Polish lives at risk, then Nato will take them out. There's no firm confirmation on intent, but in the end that's not the point. It's still reckless. It's still dangerous."
Hong Kong to welcome 1.5 million mainland Chinese visitors for National Day break
Published on 19/09/2025
» Hong Kong can expect 1.5 million mainland Chinese visitors over the National Day "golden week" break, a 10% rise from last year, a tourism industry leader has said, with the city set to offer celebratory discounts, ranging from transport to movie tickets, for the occasion.