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Fish crisis needs action
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/03/2025
» It is a positive development for local fishermen that the problem of invasive blackchin tilapia has returned to the public's attention courtesy of the censure debate against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Sinking reputation
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/04/2024
» The outcome of the Royal Thai Navy's (RTN) internal investigation into the sinking of the HTMS Sukhothai may draw the final curtain on one of the country's worst maritime tragedies.
The key to greener heavy industry
Oped, Keun Lee & John Mathews, Published on 30/08/2023
» For decades, solar and wind arrays offered a visible indication that the transition towards a green economy was progressing. But if we are to reduce -- and, eventually, eliminate -- carbon dioxide emissions, we will have to find a "clean" way not only to produce electricity, but also to power hard-to-abate heavy industries, such as steel, cement, and fertiliser production. Solar and wind energy alone cannot do this job, but hydrogen can.
Brakes on seawalls
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/06/2023
» The new environmental law on seawall project development is a real celebration of World Ocean Day, which fell on Thursday. The long overdue environmental code that requires environmental impact assessments (EIAs) for such structures is expected to help slow down the rapid development of seawall projects in coastal areas.
Time for a flood remedy
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/09/2022
» Fears of a repetition of the 2011 epic flood will haunt city residents in the coming days as heavy rain leads to massive floods in the northern part of the capital and adjacent areas. While the current conditions do not match 2011's huge proportions, the reaction of City Hall does not inspire much hope. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) -- regardless of who is the elected or appointed governor -- has reacted to the flooding in the same manner that it did in past years.
What if mangroves could float atop the oceans?
Oped, Benno Böer, Shawn Kelly and Andrew Dansie, Published on 26/07/2022
» Unesco is deeply engaged in the monitoring, scientific research and sustainable utilisation of mangroves. The inclusion of mangroves in Unesco-designated sites, such as Biosphere Reserves, World Heritage sites and Global Geoparks contributes to improving the knowledge, management and conservation of mangrove ecosystems throughout the world. The tropical and subtropical habitat of mangroves makes them especially important in the majority of the world's low and middle-income countries where they provide a range of ecosystem services and livelihood support.
Flood solution imperative
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/11/2021
» In some aspects, Bangkok is among the most hyperconnected, information-savvy capitals of the world. In others, however, the city appears as if it were left in the pre-information age. The flooding caused by a high tide in several areas on Monday which imposed hardship on communities along river banks and caused major traffic woes exemplifies the latter case.
Climate can't be ignored
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/10/2021
» The Conference of Parties 26 (COP26) -- a high-level international meeting on climate change -- begins on Sunday and continues for two weeks.