Thailand’s battle with PM 2.5—fine particulate matter known for its serious health implications—has garnered significant attention from government bodies, research institutes, and international organizations. With contributions from a variety of sources, the country is advancing a comprehensive strategy to address air quality challenges. According to TDRI, legislative measures, such as those included in the annual…

South Sukhumvit (Phra Khanong-Bang Na) was once the suburb of old communities. Now, developers are touting it as the southern downtown and the gateway of Bangkok. Projects are underway to make the neighbourhood more walkable, according to a public seminar. Speaking at Baan Jirayu-Poonsap Learning Library, Assoc Prof Niramon Serisakul, director of Urban Design and…

Born in Phetchaburi, Phorn is unable to return home because nobody is there anymore. She ends up living on the street in Bangkok, collecting discarded items and sleeping in an alley near McDonald’s restaurant on Ratchadamnoen Avenue. Her working hours start from 1 am till dawn. She works day in day out, earning 200-300 baht…

The Smart City can be a solution to the phenomenon of urban aging, according to a seminar at Chulalongkorn University. “Thailand has already entered an aged society since 2022. But alarmingly, it will become a super-aged society [with more than 28% of its population being 60 and over] in 2033,” said Assoc Prof…