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Wrong approach
Oped, Postbag, Published on 04/07/2025
» Re: "Porosity can reduce city flood effects", (Opinion, July 2). Nuntachart Ratanaburi, a researcher with the TDRI proposes that increased porosity should be incorporated in Bangkok by using porous cement, asphalt, and "green" strategies to reduce flooding. This idealistic strategy is simply wrong.
Porosity can reduce city flood effects
Oped, Nuntachart Ratanaburi, Published on 02/07/2025
» The rainy season, which officially began in May, combined with the La Niña effect, brings unusually heavy rains that leave several areas inundated. Worse, the climate change impact intensifies weather turbulences with intense, localised rainfall -- known as "rain bombs" or cloudbursts -- that may cause severe floods in areas with a poor drainage system.
Navy's big gamble
Oped, Postbag, Published on 05/09/2023
» Re: "Navy ready to hold annual China drill", (BP, Sept 2).
Judge with no name
Oped, Postbag, Published on 05/07/2023
» Re: "Judge gets 5 years for bribery", (BP, July 1).
An unfolding tragedy
Oped, Postbag, Published on 22/12/2022
» Re: "Myanmar and two new game changers", (Opinion, Dec 20).
Transport infrastructure's link to climate change
Oped, Renaud Meyer, Published on 16/12/2022
» Since September, heavy rainfalls and floods have devastated many parts of Thailand, affecting nearly 40% of the country. Roads were closed, transport was disrupted. Standing in knee-deep waters, the navy helped carry the elderly and vulnerable, while others resorted to boats for transportation.
Cooling down the hottest cities needs momentum
Oped, Rushad Nanavatty and Sheila Aggarwal-Khan, Published on 21/06/2022
» Extreme heat is having its moment in the sun. This year's headlines have been as relentless as the temperatures: "Spain endures record heatwave," "Devastating heatwave in South Asia," "Texas shatters heat record," "Can you even call deadly heat 'extreme' anymore?"
Better ways to spend B22.5bn than on two subs
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 26/08/2020
» As I saw my Bangkok-bound train approaching Yala train station last week, I hoped the ride would be a perfect end to my nostalgic trip to the southern province, my second in recent years. In the latest visit I was glad the time-capsuled town showed signs of change, with new chic cafes, restaurants and hotels opening.
Asean must use power
Oped, Postbag, Published on 27/06/2020
» Re: "Asean must walk the walk," (Editorial, June 26).