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SRT unveils new city-friendly routes
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/12/2021
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has unveiled its new suburban railway routes to be used once Bang Sue Grand Station becomes Bangkok's rail system hub replacing the 105-year-old Hua Lamphong station on Dec 23.
How Melbourne rescheduled its entire future
Oped, Published on 01/12/2021
» Melbourne is not the most distinctive of Australia's cities. It does not have Sydney's sandy beaches or Brisbane's rugged, Crocodile Dundee appeal. Lying on a flat plain, crossed by a meandering river, it is an urban agglomeration of some 10,000 square kilometres -- six times the size of London -- consisting of a dense urban core surrounded by sprawling suburbs.
Wider roads only bring more traffic
News, Editorial, Published on 28/11/2021
» Earlier in the month, work began on the expansion of Ratchapruek Road, a major route north of Bangkok which links the neighbouring provinces of Pathum Thani and Nonthaburi. The road, according to the Department of Rural Roads (DoRR), will see almost 50,000 vehicles pass through it every day, as it is expanded into a 10-lane thoroughfare, up from the present eight.
Candidate dies a day before local election
Online Reporters, Published on 27/11/2021
» The only candidate for chairman of a tambon administration in Prachuap Khiri Khan province has died, a day before the first local election in eight years takes place.
The Met not convinced, questions transparency of the EIA approval for 125 Sathorn
Published on 09/11/2021
» The Met Condominium’s residents and other people in the upscale Sathorn neighborhood, are deeply concerned after PMT Property’s 125 Sathorn Project obtained EIA approval. Suspicions arose because the approval was granted after a strong and detailed 260-page objection report was submitted by The Met to the Expert Review Committee in March 2021, leading to the project being rejected in April. However, four months later the project surprisingly obtained EIA approval.
Thailand's high stakes for Apec 2022
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 09/11/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was happy to have a chat and a photo with US President Joe Biden at COP26 in Glasgow last week. Gen Prayut also took the opportunity to personally invite Mr Biden to Bangkok for the Asia-Pacific Economic Leaders Meeting (Apec) in late November next year. He could have done the same to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin if they were there but unfortunately but both leaders only participated in COP26 via online.
Coming full circle
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 22/10/2021
» Bangkok has finally sprung back to life! People are venturing outside, Asoke and Siam are once again centres of headache-inducing traffic jams and dining-out is an option again. But we also shouldn't forget about shopping and while it was technically possible even during semi-lockdown, it's different now that we can go outside with relative ease. However, as we ready our wallets -- or perhaps credit cards because cashless is the way ahead -- to go on a post-lockdown shopping spree, we can also consider buying from places that help the environment and reduce waste. Whether it's buying pre-loved items or selling or donating the stuff in our closet that we've barely used, there are many avenues in the city to do just that, like Ikea Bang Yai's brand new Circular Shop. Here are a few ways you can shop 'til you drop and at the same time help make the city a greener place.
dtac's 5G quest for high-speed internet for all
News, Published on 01/08/2021
» Total Access Communication Plc (dtac) has pioneered industry use cases on 26GHz 5G, developing solutions for smart farming, logistics, energy management and many more.
TEST YOURSELF: A Thai taxi timeline
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/06/2021
» Do you know when Thailand got its first taxis?
'With masters defeated, the slaves can't fight': Taliban eye victory after US exit
AFP, Published on 16/06/2021
» ANDAR (AFGHANISTAN) - With Afghan troops in retreat and soon to lose vital American air support, Taliban commanders are voicing exuberance about quickly seizing full control of the country and re-establishing their version of an Islamic state.