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Heat's rising for Thailand to go green
Oped, Somkiat Tangkitvanich, Published on 08/11/2023
» The world is boiling hot, not simply warming. Therefore, Thailand's response must extend beyond planting trees and carbon credit sales. To weather humanity's greatest crisis and safeguard our economy, we must transform into a low-carbon society and economy.
Is justice coming back to bite the Prayut regime?
Oped, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 01/09/2020
» The Prayut government is good at claiming the legal high ground.
Flying not the enemy -- carbon is
News, Published on 26/11/2019
» It's no secret that aviation has come under a good deal of scrutiny and criticism over its impact on the environment. The flight-shaming phenomenon and proposals for a Green New Deal -- which would reduce and/or even replace air travel with other modes of transport -- have been in the news around the world, not just in Europe and the United States where they originated.
Interpol saga won't just hurt China
News, Adam Minter, Published on 11/10/2018
» The last message that now former Interpol president Meng Hongwei sent to his wife was an emoji depicting a knife. Soon after, he disappeared into China's feared and opaque Ministry of Public Security, the subject of a corruption investigation about which no details have been revealed.
Air safety needs work
News, Editorial, Published on 18/01/2017
» Civil aviation has given Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha fits almost from the day of the 2014 military coup. He has appointed three directors, and when new blood failed to do the job, he tried full reform. He even took a figurative broom, swept out years of dirt and sloth and gave a new name to the Department of Civil Aviation. But while the new Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has made progress, it is still left wanting.
Thailand must prepare for challenges ahead
News, Sutapa Amornvivat, Published on 18/05/2016
» In February, I discussed, with cautious optimism, the reality of our transport megaprojects and the sizeable impact on businesses. In particular, the service sector would subsequently flourish. As urbanisation accelerates from better connectivity, property and retail developments will quickly follow. Tourism businesses will expand to these new urban cities. Relatively new service businesses, such as transport maintenance, would be established in key junctions and pit-stops, as trains, planes and ships multiply.
About politics
News, Published on 14/05/2016
» The referendum result may well be the deciding factor in whether the next general election slated for next year will see Pheu Thai take its place in the starting line-up.
Shareholders must step up to fix Nok Air
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 04/03/2016
» After weeks of commotion over the Nok Air affair, we are waiting to see if the airline's management can, as promised, solve its problems, which have further tainted the country's battered airline industry.
Airline industry in need of assistance
News, Editorial, Published on 28/02/2016
» The sight of passengers waiting desperately at Nok Air check-in counters last week was not a surprise, even though none of those trying to board planes had expected problems. Nok Air’s saga started with a strike on Valentine’s Day, which was the result of the cumulative problems threatening small regional airlines.
Air force readies to go digital
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 11/02/2016
» The Royal Thai Air Force is aiming for the skies in introducing a "digital air force" with the use of advanced technology and modern weaponry including jet fighters as part of a plan to upgrade air systems.