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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.
City collects 640k floats after festival
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/11/2023
» Almost 640,000 krathongs, most of which were made from natural materials, were collected from Bangkok's waterways after Monday's Loy Krathong festival.
Those happy days of family albums
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 25/06/2023
» For most of June I have been squirrelled away in Chaiyaphum and very pleasant it has been too. There has been a fair amount of rain which is good news for our rubber trees which were looking decidedly thirsty.
Burn-offs persist
News, Postbag, Published on 09/04/2023
» Re: "'Accidental' Fires," (PostBag, April 8).
Candles shine light on local artisans
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/07/2022
» Gone are the days when monks used candles to provide light, but the tradition of candle offering on Khao Phansa, the first day of Buddhist Lent which falls on July 14, continues, and with it Lent candle processions.
Thieves steal 13 rare trees
News, Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 03/11/2021
» KHON KAEN: Thieves have cut down and made off with 13 mature phayung (rosewood) trees from an agricultural demonstration centre in Ban Phai district of this northeastern province, a village chief said on Tuesday.
Kratom now listed as legal herb
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 23/08/2021
» With the law effectively decriminalising the plant Mitragyna speciosa, commonly known as kratom, effective from Monday, many people are looking forward to using the herb openly without the threat of prosecution.
City's green bid branches out
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/12/2020
» This year, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) launched its green masterplan, the so-called "Green Bangkok 2030", to increase the number of trees in the city.
Cosmetics, food to get 'weed' nod
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/11/2020
» The government plans to allow the use of most parts of marijuana and hemp plants in cosmetics and food, the permanent secretary for health said yesterday.
Highs and lows of cannabis growers
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 22/01/2020
» Growing cannabis for medical use in a controlled environment is costly and painstaking although the end result looks certain to be economically rewarding for the country, according to the authorities connected to the project.