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Yokohama and Bangkok team up
News, Takeharu Yamanaka and Chadchart Sittipunt, Published on 13/12/2025
» In Yokohama, our identity is tied to our port, a gateway to the world and a source of prosperity. But this also means we are on the front line of climate change. We have learned that protecting our city requires innovation, from advanced storm-water management to cool pavements that combat urban heat. Our experience has taught us that technology is vital, but its true value is realised when it is shared.
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.
Sa Kaeo orders Cambodian ‘encroachers’ to leave
News, Online Reporters, Published on 20/09/2025
» The Sa Kaeo provincial government on Saturday ordered Cambodian “encroachers” to leave Thai soil before an upcoming meeting on border issues next month.
Trump's tariff threat looms over Japan teamakers
News, Toma Mochizuki, Published on 19/07/2025
» A breeze carries murmurs and quiet laughter between the rows of bright green tea leaves that are growing in dappled shade as workers harvest the plants that are destined to become matcha.
Walk-cycle lanes to reduce congestion
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/11/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Thailand Walking and Cycling Institute Foundation (TWCIF) plan to develop a walking and cycling lane in four traffic-crowded areas of the capital, with a feasibility study wrapping up next month.
Protecting workers from heat
News, Laura Alfers & Christy Braham, Published on 02/09/2024
» Today's escalating climate crisis disproportionately affects the world's two billion informal workers. As heat waves become increasingly frequent and intense, the absence of global occupational safety and health (OSH) protections against climate-related risks leaves these workers dangerously exposed. Forced to labour in record-breaking temperatures, their health and even lives are in jeopardy.
Park honouring late king promises to be breath of fresh air
News, Published on 23/07/2024
» Thais are looking forward to the completion of a public park in remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, which is expected to become a major new landmark in Bangkok.
Green space expansion needs plan
News, Aspen Anderson, Published on 22/07/2024
» As global sustainability efforts accelerate, Bangkok is redefining its environmental strategy under governor Chadchart Sittipunt. Transitioning from the Green Bangkok 2030 initiative, which was initially spearheaded by his predecessors, the governor is now focusing on a bolder environmental agenda.
BMA launches new green park
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/06/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has launched "Suan 50 Suk," its latest public park in Soi Sukhumvit 50, marking its effort to increase green areas in city communities.
Chadchart denies tree cull on canal
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/09/2023
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has denied any intention to cut down 368 Spanish cherry trees in Sathon district to pave the way for renovation work.