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Bangkok Uses AI to Map and Protect Trees
Published on 11/10/2025
» Bangkok is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) and LiDAR mapping to strengthen its fragile, largely uncounted urban forest — promising safer streets, lower maintenance costs, and a high-tech shield against deadly air pollution.
Delving into the details of Thailand Plus One
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/10/2025
» The "Thailand Plus One" initiative has stimulated investments in Thailand and its neighbouring countries for several years. However, as dynamics evolve in the region and on the global stage, the viability of this approach has come under scrutiny.
White House says 'substantial' shutdown layoffs have begun
AFP, Published on 11/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - The White House said Friday it had begun mass layoffs of federal workers as President Donald Trump sought to amp up pressure on opposition Democrats to end a government shutdown that has crippled public services.
MP urges crackdown on scammers
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/10/2025
» Opposition MP Rangsiman Rome has urged the government to intensify its crackdown on scammers and their political connections in both Thailand and Cambodia, while outlining his party's plans to track and expose foreign "grey" capital.
Fish photo op gone wrong
News, Editorial, Published on 11/10/2025
» On Wednesday, the public relations team of the Chiang Mai provincial administration ran a much-criticised public relations campaign showing provincial governor Thosapol Phueanudom eating fish caught from the Kok River.
New PM brings positive sentiment to SET
Business, Published on 11/10/2025
» September was a good month for the local stock market. The election of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul by MPs drew a positive reaction from investors, especially because key economic ministers -- for finance, commerce and energy -- are widely respected outsiders.
Passing of a giant
Life, John Clewley, Published on 11/10/2025
» Sad news reached the World Beat desk this week that Prof Dr Terry E. Miller of Kent State University in the US passed away on Oct 1. He was 80 years old.
Mexico's new voice
Life, Published on 11/10/2025
» After landing the day before, Mariachi Bonitas de Dinorah, an all-female band from Sacramento, California, did not show any signs of jet lag. Instead, they fired salvos of energetic notes and staccato rhythms on the Saffron Cruise that was gliding down the Chao Phraya River, enlivening the night with the traditional flavour of Mexico.
Myanmar junta readies for sham poll
News, Published on 11/10/2025
» Myanmar's military leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who currently serves as both the army's commander in chief and the country's head of state, has reshuffled the government's administrative structure in preparation for planned elections later this year.
Jane Goodall and the chimp wars
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 11/10/2025
» Jane Goodall died last week, still on the road at the age of 91 and still advocating for biodiversity in general and the welfare of chimpanzees in particular. She was a hero to me and millions of others for her courage, her wisdom and her compassion. She was also one of the greatest self-taught scientists in history.