FILTER RESULTS
FILTER RESULTS
close.svg
Search Result for “town planning”

Showing 1 - 10 of 10,000

LEARNING

'Super El Nino' puts Thailand on alert

Gary Boyle, Published on 29/04/2026

» The Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry has a plan to reduce the potential impact of a looming Super El Nino, warning that hotter temperatures and below-normal rainfall could threaten crops, water supplies and rural incomes this year.

THAILAND

Govt mulls exit fee for overseas travel

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/04/2026

» Thailand is considering an exit fee for Thai nationals travelling overseas to boost domestic tourism and create a dedicated funding stream for local travel incentives.

OPINION

'Paris of the East' turns 'Concrete Oven'

Oped, Published on 29/04/2026

» If you stand on the banks of the Khlong Saen Saep today, near the glossy high-rises of Wireless Road, you are witnessing a battle for the soul of Bangkok. On one hand, you see the future: concrete embankments and new walkways, part of a government push to connect the city in the vein of European capitals or our neighbour, Singapore. On the other hand, you see the ghosts of the past: fresh stumps of rain trees that stood for decades, severed to make way for the very cement intended to "beautify" the city. It is a paradox that defines modern Bangkok. We are a city desperate to be green, yet addicted to grey.

OPINION

Thailand's need for AI sovereignty

Oped, Published on 29/04/2026

» Thailand is building a serious AI policy architecture. Last year, the National AI Committee, formed by then Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Digital Economic Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong, initiated drafting a unified AI law, officially known as the Draft Principles of the Artificial Intelligence Law.

BUSINESS

Decoding wartime travel -- bots vs humans

Business, Published on 29/04/2026

» One of the most awkward adjectives to explode onto the travel lexicon in recent months is the word "agentic". It is borrowed from psychology and psychiatry and refers to the capacity of an autonomous bot to examine and evaluate options in order to execute specified goals.

WORLD

Russian oligarch’s superyacht clears Hormuz

Published on 28/04/2026

» A luxury superyacht linked to a Russian oligarch passed through the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, data showed Tuesday, despite the parallel blockades maintained there by the United States and Iran.

WORLD

Sail power makes a comeback in Channel

Published on 28/04/2026

» As governments and travellers look for ways to cut transport-related emissions, ​a small British startup company is offering ‌passengers an alternative way to cross the English Channel: by sail.

THAILAND

Doctors hail robotic kidney transplant

Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/04/2026

» Rajavithi Hospital has successfully carried out Thailand’s first robot-assisted kidney transplant using an organ from a brain-dead donor, marking a milestone in the country’s medical advancement and transplant capability.

THAILAND

Pinehurst repositions golf as brain recharge hub for business leaders

Published on 28/04/2026

» In today's business world, where every decision carries significant value, clarity of thought has become a defining advantage that separates leaders from competitors. As a result, activities that support both mental sharpness and physical wellbeing are becoming increasingly popular among entrepreneurs and executives.