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Benjakitti Park in Bangkok designed as urban flood infrastructure with wetlands, retention basins and elevated boardwalks

Bangkok Turned a Former Tobacco Factory into Urban Flood Infrastructure

ArticleFebruary 23, 2026367Views0Likes3Comments
Bangkok urban water infrastructure is evolving beyond concrete drainage systems. At Benjakitti Park, a former tobacco factory has been transformed into one of the city’s most significant nature-based water management landscapes. Designed under the concept of “Water + Forest,” the 259-rai forest zone (within the larger 450-rai Benjakitti development) was never intended to be just…

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Illustration of government-led urban transport planning showing inclusive mobility, with public transit, pedestrians, a wheelchair user, and a person using a white cane sharing the same pathway.

Different Paths, Same Goal: How Governments Enable Disability Inclusion through Tech

ArticleJanuary 26, 2026530Views0Likes8Comments
Cities around the world are rapidly digitalising. Transport systems are becoming smarter, public services are moving online, and artificial intelligence is increasingly embedded in urban life. For persons with disabilities, these shifts can either remove long-standing barriers—or create new forms of exclusion if accessibility is overlooked. Disability-inclusive technology has therefore become a critical issue for…

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🌍 Webinar: Building Urban Health Resilience and Preparedness for Public Health Emergencies in Response to Climate Change

EventsAugust 25, 20251KViews0Likes0Comments
📅 Tuesday, 2 September 2025 ⏰ Time 10:00 – 11:30 (India / Sri Lanka) 10:15 – 11:45 (Nepal) 11:30 – 13:00 (Thailand) 📍 Online | Zoom Meeting Click for registration Registration is free but required to receive the Zoom meeting link. 🔹 About the Webinar The World Health Organization South-East Asia Regional Office (WHO-SEARO) and…

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