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When 'rule of law' becomes a 'tool of flaw'
Business, Published on 16/10/2025
» On March 28 this year, Thai people experienced not only the strongest earthquake in the country's modern history but also the tragedy of the State Audit Office collapse. It took just eight seconds for the impact of the tremor to reduce the 30-floor under-construction building to rubble. More than 90 people lost their lives.
Bangkok's unhealthy trash diet
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/02/2025
» Bangkok is grappling with significant challenges in waste management, as food makes up nearly half of the garbage generated in the city.
Must see? Solutions in sight for global overtourism
Published on 12/08/2024
» If you recently visited Barcelona, Mallorca or Venice, you’re a bad tourist who should have stayed home. At least that’s what the anti-tourism protests this summer in certain parts of Europe would have you believe.
Calls grow in Japan to charge foreign tourists more
Published on 19/06/2024
» As the flood of overseas tourists to Japan shows no sign of slowing, complaints about overcrowding and poor behaviour by visitors are prompting some people to look at ways of controlling the flow without losing income — including by charging higher prices for foreigners.
The Ocean Cleanup Launches Interceptor 019 Against River Plastic
Published on 02/04/2024
» Marine waste, spurred by improper disposal, severely impacts marine ecosystems. Addressing this urgent issue requires a comprehensive and multi-sectoral approach that includes prioritising waste management strategies to prevent ocean-bound waste and performing regular cleanups.
Narrow trading range seen as year winds down
Business, Published on 10/12/2022
» The November trading range for the SET Index was between 1,610 and 1,640 points, in line with expectations. The peak for the month was 1,640.03 while the nadir was 1,610.75. The overall investment mood and tone were quite bearish due to a lack of catalysts for the market.
BCP sees Koh Mak as low-carbon haven
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/07/2022
» Unlike other resort islands that use beaches and the sea to attract visitors, Koh Mak is positioning itself as a low-carbon tourist destination.
Time for plastic detox
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 09/05/2022
» Anyone who has ever strolled along a beach is familiar with the sight … plastic straws, snack packaging, some of it dating back years, plastic bottles and other junk washed up on the sand. It's enough to spoil your vacation memories -- and it's also part of a global crisis.
Plastic fantastic in reverse
Published on 20/04/2022
» Great news for Mae Nam Chao Phraya river-lovers. Soon they will no longer have to pretend not to notice that the old girl has a bit of a beauty problem. She’s been breaking out in unsightly and polluting plastic and Styrofoam spots for too long. Worse, it all ends up in the ocean where it takes approx. 450 years to break down, impacting marine life and potentially human health.
California sues Walmart over toxic waste dumping
AFP, Published on 21/12/2021
» WASHINGTON: The US state of California announced Monday it is suing Walmart, alleging the retail giant unlawfully disposes of millions of toxic waste items.