Urbanization: Become an Urban Planner: Bangkok: Potential Problems

Thailand, dubbed one of the most dangerous countries for driving, saw a total of 32,190 road accidents in 2020 and 2021, mostly involving pickups, according to the Transport Ministry.

In 2021, a noticeable decrease in congestion levels was seen in Bangkok. The data suggests the average travel time decreased by 7 min per day.

Poor transport planning and road conditions are also to blame for the capital's high accident rate.

Traffic congestion in Bangkok appears to be worsening day by day. Let's take a closer look at some of the city's streets most notorious for heavy traffic.

Bangkok is one of the world’s most congested cities, with severe traffic problems that can make it challenging to get around the city during the peak rush hour.

As climate change continues to cause natural disasters, Bangkok has grappled with recurring floods that have harmed vital infrastructure and affected thousands of residents.

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Several areas of the Bangkok metropolitan area, which covers Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan provinces, were inundated on Thursday evening after the city was hit by several hours of heavy rain that started about 5pm and did not let up until the small hours.

Many parts of Bangkok experienced severe traffic congestion last evening and today (Wednesday), due to flooding caused by heavy rain throughout the night, exacerbated by the reopening of most schools yesterday.

Floods have affected several locations in Bangkok on Saturday morning following hours of heavy rain overnight. Ratchadaphisek Road was worst hit.

With more heavy downpours forecast through the remaining rainy season, there is both good news and bad news for Thailand residents worried about floods.

Businesses in Bangkok, especially those along the famous Chao Phraya River, have been affected by severe flooding in the Thai capital following record rainfall.

Getting Bangkok ready for the consequences of climate change is crucial for saving this megacity from being submerged under rising sea levels, climate experts say.

BMA makes progress in converting unused spaces into 'pocket parks

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to open more “15- minute” parks this year to provide city residents with nearby recreational spaces.

Residents urge picks for Bangkok's top job to build more public parks.

Experts recently agreed that Bangkok is getting closer to becoming a green metropolis, though only if every stakeholder lends a hand.

In Bangkok, a high daily dose of PM2.5 (a health-compromising air pollutant) and extreme heat that could reach 45°C provide compelling reasons to visit one of the city's public parks - at least once a day - and cool down.

Air pollution is having devastating health consequences for people in Thailand.

Thai capital’s already bad air made worse by forest fires and burning on farms.

Air quality concerns forecast to persist in Bangkok, Thailand, through at least Feb. 3.

Unsafe levels of fine dust are forecast for the capital city from Tuesday to Friday due to stagnant air and extensive burn-off in Cambodia.

Air quality index (AQI) and PM2.5 air pollution in Thailand

The government is catering to the interests of industry by lowering electricity bills for them while hiking the rate for households...

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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Wednesday approved an increase in fuel tariff (FT) for making electricity, which would result in raising the price of power at the rate of 4.68 baht per unit from January.

Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, the Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister, pledged to initiate a significant revamp of Thailand’s energy pricing structure, beginning with the removal of refined oil import restrictions. His commitment to this overhaul aims to alleviate the current strain of escalating energy costs on the populace.

Gasoline prices per litre, octane-95: We show prices for Thailand from 24-Oct-2022 to 30-Jan-2023.

While the Energy Regulatory Commission eased the planned hike of the power tariff for firms, there are limits to how much the group can do as it tries to balance rates and costs.

The Ministry of Industry emphasized the importance of manufacturers seriously embracing renewable energy, highlighting higher electricity bills as a critical factor in bringing firms’ attention to this issue.

The Thai economy is suffering from widening inequality, with the proportion of poor people still hovering at 6-8% of the total, particularly in the agricultural sector.

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During the past two decades, Thailand has made progress towards reducing its significant levels of inequality. Yet inequality remains high.

With interest rates set to rise in the second half of the year, increased household debt could deal a heavy blow to the Thai economy, weakening consumer purchasing power and slowing economic growth...

About 4.4 million Thai nationals are living below the poverty line now, dropping from 4.7 million during the Covid-19 crisis, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).

Those on lower incomes have a tougher time with heavy traffic, transport services and pollution, experts say.