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Bangkok is undeniably a city of charms. Living in the city, however, has become impossible for most average earners. Via Andy Dorn 
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Bangkok is Asia Pacific's most visited destination by international tourists, according to the 2015 Mastercard Global Destination Cities Index. It's also Via Andy Dorn
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Sally Egan's curator insight,
November 23, 2015 5:49 PM
Addresses one of the challenges of megacities in the Developing world.
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UNHCR expects surge of ‘irregular’ migrants fleeing Bangladesh and Myanmar to use ‘sailing season’ to reach southern south-east Asian countries Via Andy Dorn
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Thailand will focus on premium varieties and reduce off-season farming in the face of greater global competition in rice. Via Andy Dorn
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UN warns of humanitarian disaster after Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia turn back boatloads of refugees fleeing Burma, leaving 6,000 people stranded at sea Via Andy Dorn
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"In the heart of Thailand’s most populous city, an oasis stands out from the urban landscape like a great “green lung.” That’s the nickname given to Bang Kachao—a lush protected area that has escaped the dense development seen elsewhere in Bangkok. The city is built on the alluvial plain of the Chao Phraya River. Toward the southern end, near the Gulf of Thailand, is an old meander that never quite formed an oxbow lake. That meander traces the boundary of Bang Kachao, which TIME magazine once called the 'best urban oasis' in Asia. According to a travel story in The New York Times, Bang Kachao is gaining popularity among tourists lured by bike tours, a floating farmers’ market, and the relaxed atmosphere." Tags: physical, fluvial, remote sensing, land use, Thailand, Southeast Asia, urban ecology. Via GTANSW & ACT
Savannah Rains's curator insight,
May 27, 2015 1:51 AM
This scoop shows an example of built environmental space. The highly urban and crowded Thailand has little green space. So why is this massive green park looking landmass there? Its a strictly environmental section of land to help water flow into the ocean. The people call it the "green lung" because its plants give off oxygen and provide a contrast from its urban sprawl. This article shows the importance that should be placed on having more strictly environmental places in big cities. 
Chris Costa's curator insight,
November 9, 2015 2:06 PM
It's interesting to see the mixture of natural and manmade landscapes in this image. Humans have an enormous influence on the world around us- we have moved entire rivers for our own purposes, reshaped entire regions. In China, we have literally made it rain. Therefore, it's nice to see remnants of the rich environments that used to cover the urban sprawls of many of the world's largest cities, like Central Park in New York. Bang Kachao in Bangkok is another example of this, a reminder of the richness of the region before it was overwhelmed by the urban development that has characterized Bangkok over the previous century. The oasis serves as a valuable tourist attraction, as Westerners come to enjoy the bike trails and small farming community within Thailand's green lung. Leave it to hipsters to travel halfway across the globe just to enjoy nature within the confines of one of the world's largest cities. 
brielle blais's curator insight,
May 3, 2018 3:55 PM
This showcases how important physical geography is. This "green lung" breaks up the high urbanized Bangkok. This helps the environment thrive and helps to cut down of emissions that affect climate change which is a problem in some areas.
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Crystal clear water, uncrowded beaches and sunshine are not the main reasons for Sel Bellai, a Dutch businessman, and his family to visit Koh Mak every year for four years. Via Andy Dorn
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Rice farmers recently asked for help from the government after a similar call from rubber growers in 16 southern provinces demanding intervention to arrest the seemingly unstoppable fall in rubber prices. Via Andy Dorn
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Craving Thai food? Leaves, beans or pumpkins: here are ten ingredients you've probably never heard of. Via Frank Kusters
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Thailand's elephants, monkeys and tigers are big tourist draws, but conservationists have several "don'ts" for animal lovers visiting the country. Via Andy Dorn
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Thailand is bracing itself for an even worse 2016 with experts warning the number of infections may be on par with the 1987 mega-outbreak. Via Andy Dorn
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THE arrival of the Loy Krathong Festival signals the beginning of the dry season and, traditionally, it is a time for Thais to pay respect to the Goddess of Water and request good fortune for the months ahead. This year many communities may well be wishing for more rain, as authorities warn that water levels are critically low and there are concerns that many regions will experience drought in the months ahead. Via Andy Dorn
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Tourist arrivals for the first 10 months of 2015 rose nearly 25% year-on-year, the Tourism and Sports Ministry said on Tuesday, as the industry showed resilience while other areas of the economy struggle. Via Andy Dorn
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Thailand is on the verge of a solar energy transformation, with private companies committed to investing at least USD 2 billion over the next five years in solar power production. The woman leading the country down a cleaner path is Wandee Khunchornyakong, who runs Solar Power Company Group, the largest solar power generation company in Thailand.Solar Power Company Group is directly tackling climate change with its 36 solar farms (so far) in sunny, northeast Thailand, accounting for 250 MW of in Via Andy Dorn
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Up to 8,000 are believed to be stuck off Thai, Indonesian and Malaysian coasts, and those who made it to shore describe violence and starvation Via Andy Dorn
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Thailand's position in the global tourism rankings declined last year as the civil unrest has taken its toll on both arrivals and receipts. Via Andy Dorn
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Farmers in Chai Nat province have switched from growing off-season rice to watermelon and kale after the worst drought in decades parched their rice fields. The farmers described the switch as a risk, but said growing rice would be worse. Via Andy Dorn
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If you could come up with goals for the world to aspire to over the next 15 years, what would they be? What should we focus on? Via Andy Dorn
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Experience the Best of Thailand. Thailand hotel reservation and travel guide for Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, Pattaya with lowest rates. Maps and attractions of Thailand beach resorts. Via Chrisange
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