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Rethink cities for a changing climate
News, Michael Shafer, Published on 25/10/2025
» Rain is the most ordinary of things. It should nourish crops, fill reservoirs and cool the air. Yet, for millions of people living in the world's big cities, rain has become something to fear.
In a world on fire, workers get burned
News, Sally Tyler, Published on 13/10/2025
» In these chaotic times that many characterise in terms of rollback, regression, and retreat, there is one measure that continues to surge ahead -- global temperature. The year 2024 was the hottest ever since worldwide temperature recording began. Though climate occupied a major space in discussions at the UN General Assembly in New York City last month, significant progress did not emerge from the fractured international environment.
Road repairs delayed by demolition
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/10/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has admitted that the restoration of the road surface in front of Vajira Hospital will not be completed by Wednesday or Thursday as planned, due to the need to demolish the subsiding Samsen Police Station building.
Work starts on section of 'Riviera'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/09/2025
» The Department of Rural Roads (DRR) has started work on a 37-kilometre section of the Thailand Riviera road in Phetchaburi, as part of a plan to improve transport infrastructure and promote sustainable tourism along the Gulf of Thailand.
Chalerm Phrakiat Road works 'ahead of schedule'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/07/2025
» The Department of Rural Roads says the Chalerm Phrakiat Road extension in Nakhon Si Thammarat province is moving ahead of schedule, which will ease traffic and boost the regional economy.
New Prachin Buri bypass to ease traffic
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/05/2025
» A new bypass road in Prachin Buri, built to ease urban traffic congestion and boost the region's economic growth, has officially opened. The road, built by the Department of Rural Roads (DRR), links Highway 3452 to Ban Sang intersection in Ban Sang district of this eastern province.
Eight killed in triple crash on motorway
News, Online Reporters, Published on 25/04/2025
» Eight people were killed when their parked sport utility vehicle (SUV) was rear-ended by a semi-trailer truck in an emergency stopping lane on a motorway in Samut Prakan province, resulting in a collision with another parked truck.
Air force vows zero tolerance for bribery in asphalt deals
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/10/2024
» The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has said it will not protect any of its logistics officers found to have been involved in bribery over two procurements of asphalt concrete pavers in 2019 and 2020.
Phuket paints over rainbow crosswalks for safety
News, Published on 11/07/2024
» Authorities in Phuket are painting over the rainbow crosswalks created for Pride Month in June because their extra width and slippery paint led to more motorcycle accidents.
BMA to turn 86-rai plot into wetland park
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/04/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is turning an 86-rai land plot on the eastern side of Bangkok into a "wetland forest" to offer clean air and more green spaces for urban residents.