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The challenge of water management in Thailand
Water management is becoming increasingly complicated in Thailand thanks to surging demand and urbanisation and the problem is being compounded by outdated systems, Pakamas Thinphanga writes.As Tropical Storm Conson slowly moved towards the South China Sea, its effects were felt in Thailand.Many breathed a sigh ...
Preventing climate change in the face of urbanisation
Urbanisation in Southeast Asia is increasing at an overwhelming pace, at a rate five times that of the rest of the world. Cities where people migrate to work and live are getting overcrowded. By 2030, the urban population in the region is projected to increase ...
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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 ...
