Bangkok Post
How green buildings improve air quality
Bangkokians’ awareness of the importance of clean air has increased substantially in recent months, as the country has suffered from unprecedented levels of air pollution. Elevated levels of microscopic particulate matter (PM2.5) can cause significant health issues, and the city is now focused on long-term ...
3-airport rail link deal likely to be signed in mid-May
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and a consortium led by the Charoen Pokphand Group are likely to sign an agreement on the three-airport rail development in mid-May, Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak said.Keep reading ...
Chatrudee Theparat
Bang Kachao's protection status to keep 'krapow moo' green
Bang Kachao, also known as Bangkok’s green lung, has received a shield against industrial and polluting activities after it was named an environmentally protected area. Keep reading ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Most Thai workers are happy at their jobs: Nida Poll
Most Thai workers say they are generally happy at their jobs, but many want the new government to increase the minimum wage to match the cost of living and provide better medical benefits, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Institution, ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Political stalemate hits cybersecurity bill
The new cybersecurity bill may be delayed because many of the important posts and committees critical to the law’s effectiveness will have to be appointed by the new government, whose formation date is uncertain, says a legal expert. Keep reading ...
Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk
Thailand to speed up train link with China
Thailand has pledged to get its high-speed train through Isan running in time to link up with the line that will connect with the track being built through Laos to China. Keep reading ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Staff shortages loom at state hospitals
The Medical Council of Thailand has set up a working group to study the impact of a government move to stop giving official positions to all medical graduates working at state hospitals. “We are worried about the effect of this policy and we believe its ...
Apinya Wipatayotin
Thailand resisting falling into rail debt trap
Despite Thailand’s vow to rely on domestic funding as it expands its network of high-speed railways, it could soon accept the offer of a low-interest loan from the Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM), raising concerns about whether the country is on the verge of falling ...
Harsh new penalties for forced labour, abuse of employees
The National Legislative Assembly has approved harsher punishments for employer, ranging from a maximum 400,000 baht fine to the death penalty, for use of forced labour, abuse or torture leading to a worker’s death.Keep reading ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Developers to provide jam impacts
Land developers will be required to conduct Traffic Impact Assessments (TIAs) to try and relieve traffic congestion caused by their projects when TIA criteria, expected to be finalised this July, come into effect. Keep reading ...
Thodsapol Hongtong
