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Is Asean ready to abandon coal?
Oped, Chaedar Indra Pramana, Suwanto Suwanto, Shania Esmeralda Manaloe, & Beni Suryadi, Published on 14/06/2024
» Coal remains critical for providing secure and affordable energy, supporting economic growth, and enabling a just energy transition in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). Scrapping coal without prudent energy planning could drag Asean member states (AMS) into a self-inflicted energy crisis.
Navigating the new tourism horizon
Business, Caesar Indra, Published on 27/12/2023
» In the ever-evolving tapestry of global tourism, a profound transformation has begun in Thailand. The country's tourism industry is ushering in a new era with a focus that transcends footfall to cater to a more discerning breed of high-value travellers.
Balancing sustainability, wealth
Oped, Caesar Indra, Published on 17/10/2023
» Under the shimmering turquoise waters, vibrant-coloured corals pulse with life as marine life weaves through what was, for a while, a scene of unprecedented blight. Thailand's Maya Bay is experiencing a resurgence following a four-year closure. Behind that transformation from a damaging symbol of overtourism to a beacon of sustainable travel in Southeast Asia, lies a cautionary tale of how tourism can leave a trail of destruction.
The power of travel partnerships
Business, Caesar Indra, Published on 12/04/2023
» In the deep waters off Phuket, hobby divers scour the sea to pick up garbage on holiday. Elsewhere, in one of Thailand's many villages, visitors are engrossed in baking banana bread using locally sourced ingredients. These activities are now in vogue, as the rise of sustainable tourism in the Land of Smiles mirrors a growing worldwide trend that is here to stay.