Urban administration and development

Bridge to a healthier future

Bangkok’s massive makeover is about to begin ahead of its 250th anniversary as the Thai capital with the Phra Pok Klao Skypark crossing the Chao Phraya River.  Making use of an aborted Lavalin Skytrain span – the centre lane of Phra Pok Klao Bridge, which ...

Phatarawadee Phataranawik

Bangkok among top Asian e-commerce cities

Bangkok is among the leading commerce cities in Asia, according to the latest white paper on the top such cities, YCP Solidiance announced yesterday.“Top E-commerce Cities in Asia”, aims to shed light on the significance of the e-commerce landscape in Asia, and how it has ...

The Nation Reporter

Access to capital hampers smart city creation in the region

Access to capital is the most critical barrier for developing smart cities in Asean nations, including Thailand, as countries struggle to find alternative sources of investment for infrastructure projects with high upfront costs. Keep reading ...

Komsan Tortermvasana

Public-private cooperation the key to transforming ‘sick cities’

The National Health Commission Office (NHCO) has launched a “Healthy Cities” campaign to improve people’s physical and social environments and tackle problems caused by various urban issues, including poor lifestyles and pollution.Keep reading ...

Poungchompoo Prasert

Chiang Mai to pursue Smart City model

Chiang Mai province has planned to pursue a Smart City model to improve the quality of life of local villagers.Chiang Mai Provincial Governor Supachai Iamsuwan said the northern province is on track to develop public facilities, promote tourism, and enhance the quality of life under ...

Tewit Kemtong

Consumerism in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia’s rapid urbanisation and increasing affluence has led to concerns about the growth of consumerism and its impact on sustainability. Consumerism is the constant purchasing of goods and services not termed as needs such as food, water, clothing and shelter and follows changing trends ...

Asean cities to ‘GET SMART’

Thailand to lead smart-city project with Bangkok, Phuket and Chonburi featuring prominently in cross-border partnership.Thailand will play a leading role in implementing the smart-city network covering 26 cities in the 10 Asean countries as the Kingdom takes over as the bloc’s chair next year, Digital ...

Asina Pornwasin & Supalak Ganjanakhundee

The race for the river

Iconsiam is the newest pinnacle of progress on the Chao Phraya, but more is on the way, and some observers are nervousThe spectacular, celebrity-studded opening of Iconsiam, Bangkok’s latest palace of consumerism, lit up the sky over the Chao Phraya River last weekend, further propelling ...

Phatarawadee Phataranawik

Bangkok’s vision to use data on traffic and pollution

The large urban sprawl of Bangkok is home to 9 million people and cars. The city is one of ASEAN’s fastest growing and by 2020 it is expected to host another 2 million people. As it expands, urban challenges stress city resources, infrastructure and funding.Dr. ...

Apala Bhattacharya

Creating the virtuous circle

While a growing population and robust economic growth rate are desired by many, the consequences of such drastic developments can take a toll on society and the environment, as seen through rising pollution, rampant poverty and resource scarcity. Keep reading ...

Lamonphet Apisitniran

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