The World Health Organization has declared climate change to be the greatest threat to health that humanity faces. Since climate change affects so many aspects of our lives, its effects on health and health care are complex, multiple and highly variable across geographies, ecozones and development levels.
There are direct impacts on our bodies and communities, such as have emerged with extreme heat, droughts, floods, fires and other climate change-driven catastrophic events. There also are more complex and indirect impacts, such as increasing food insecurity, the rising threat of infectious diseases, increased exposure to water and air pollutants, the health impacts of forced mobility and migration, and the mental health and social impacts of the climate crisis that affect us on our deepest levels.
In line with global trends, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are gaining prominence within the aluminium industry. Stakeholders across the value chain are increasingly emphasizing sustainability practices, driving the adoption of eco-friendly technologies and processes. World Economic Forum expects industries like construction and automotive to drive a nearly 40% increase in global aluminium demand by 2030 – from 86.2 million tonnes (Mt) in 2020 to 119.5 Mt. It is important to make this growth sustainable.
In the context of environmental sustainability, the aluminium industry is facing increasing pressure to minimize its carbon footprint and adopt eco-friendly practices throughout the value chain. This entails not only reducing emissions from production processes but also addressing concerns related to energy consumption, water…
Thailand remains a strong destination post Covid. Tour operators are flocking to the country and playing a significant role in how travel evolves.
Jesse Chase-Lubitz
Klook, a leading platform for travel experiences in Asia, signed a letter of intent with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to boost experiences in the country. The company is hoping to double the number of bookings it has for tourism packages to Thailand this year.
Klook says it is focusing on events, from Muay Thai matches to music festivals to Michelin visits and river cruises. The collaboration should have a particular impact on ticketing, as it allows the company to offer an integrated booking experience to major festivals and top attractions.
Klook is also planning to promote the less obvious attractions and support small to medium operators by providing digitalization tools that can bring offerings online and showcase them to a global audience.
Thailand Gaining in Popularity
Thailand is a long-time travel favorite and it bounced back strong after COVID. Klook says the country has had a 44% growth in foreign tourist arrivals over the past year and a Travel Pulse survey shows that travelers are looking to increase their target budgets for Thailand in 2024 by up to 50%.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand conducted its own survey echoing these results. They found that tourists are spending more on luxury accommodations despite higher airfares and that the use of online platforms for travel arrangements is rising, with tour operators “still playing a significant role.”
Other tour operators, such as EF Tours, which offers educational tours, say Thailand is a growing favorite for North American travelers and that it remains one of the top three most popular destinations in Asia.
“Year-to-date, EF Go Ahead Tours has realized nearly 60% year-over-year growth in bookings to Thailand, adding several new tour offerings in the country to meet the demand in the region,” says Heidi Durflinger, President of EF World Journeys which operates two of their offerings.
“Based on our trending destinations data, which is based on thousands of demand indicators amongst younger adult travelers (18-35), tours in Thailand have been a consistent top 5 destination for bookings during Spring Break, but we are also seeing strong demand for Thailand from travelers seeking international beach vacations all year round,” said Heather Leisman, President, EF Ultimate Break.
Thalang Road extends beyond visual enchantment; it is a vibrant hub of activity and gastronomy. Envisage indulging in the most exquisite macchiatos at Macchiato House, set against a backdrop of stylish decor designed to enhance your social media presence. Or immerse yourself in the lively ambience of Soi Romanee, where the excitement unfolds. Notably, the absence of overhead cables enhances the aesthetic appeal of your photographs, thanks to underground cabling.
This destination serves as a portal to a bygone era, seamlessly blending historical charm with contemporary vitality. Envision traversing avenues flanked by heritage structures that narrate the rich history of Phuket – it is an unparalleled experience for those eager to immerse themselves in Thailand’s dynamic culture.
Thalang Road beckons not only historians and culinary enthusiasts but anyone in search of an…
On the peaceful streets of Wat Boon Samphan, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri, a sinister surprise lurked beneath the serenity as a fully operational type M26hand grenade on Monday.
The discovery, made by 73 year old security guard Pratum Chomsuwat, unfolded as he meticulously cleared the area with a grass trimmer, stumbling upon the lethal device near a modest cement dwelling. Wrapped in innocuous cleaning cloth, alongside it lay a foreboding black aluminium box housing two 9mm gun bullets, hinting at a more sinister agenda.
With swift precision, law enforcement officers sealed off a 200-metre perimeter, summoning the expertise of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialists to neutralise the threat. EOD officials confirmed the grenade’s operational status, designed for fragmentation warfare, raising alarming questions about its intended purpose in the…
Citizens ask for help as car's battery died Parked on Sukhumvit Road, Soi 55. Volunteers joined in to help attach a car battery. can be driven forwardVolunteers join together to help. Received a report from the public requesting help for a car with a dead battery and unable to start. It was a white Isuzu pickup truck parked in the parking lot of Thonglor Police Station, Sukhumvit Road, Soi 55, Khlong Tan Nuea Subdistrict, Watthana District, Bangkok.Volunteers joined in with 365 and brought equipment to help. Make a trailer for the car battery. The car's engine started and turned on. Can continue to drive Thonglor police station area
Thank you for the help of the volunteers as well. 365
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All 18 countries with citizens held in Gaza sign statement but Hamas says Israel must make first move
PUBLISHED : 25 Apr 2024 at 22:06
A woman attends a rally held to call for the immediate release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, in Tel Aviv on Thursday. (Photo: Reuters)
WASHINGTON – The United States and 17 other countries including Thailand on Thursday issued an appeal for Hamas to release sick, elderly and wounded hostages as a pathway to end the crisis in Gaza.
All 18 countries have citizens still being held by Hamas six months after the Palestinian militant group launched its assault on southern Israel and killed 1,200 people. Eight Thais are among those hostages.
But Hamas reiterated its demand that Israel end the Gaza war as part of any deal to release hostages held in the territory. US pressure on Hamas “has no value”, said spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri.
“We call for the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas in Gaza now for over 200 days,” the statement by the 18 countries said, in what a senior US official called an “extraordinary display of unanimity”.
The signatories were the leaders of the United States, Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Spain, Thailand and the United Kingdom.
“We emphasise that the deal on the table to release the hostages would bring an immediate and prolonged ceasefire in Gaza, that would facilitate a surge of additional necessary humanitarian assistance to be delivered throughout Gaza, and lead to the credible end of hostilities,” the statement said.
“Gazans would be able to return to their homes and their lands with preparations beforehand to ensure shelter and humanitarian provisions.”
A senior US official, briefing reporters about the statement, said there were some indications that there might be an avenue for an agreement on the hostage crisis but that he was not totally confident.
He did not elaborate but said the resolution was dependent on “one guy”: Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar.
Israeli officials did not immediately confirm or comment on the offer detailed in the statement.
Israeli government spokesperson David Mencer told reporters when asked about hostage diplomacy that “it is Hamas that is dragging their feet” on an agreement.
“It is Hamas that continues to walk away from the table. It is Hamas that refuses to let our people go. They must be let go right now,” he said.
A private hospital in Samut Prakan has been fined 100,000 baht by the Emergency Medicine Committee (EMC) for refusing to treat a critically injured patient, who later died after being rushed to another hospital.
The patient was a police officer who had been struck by a vehicle while he was performing his duty at a location not far from the private hospital, the name of which was withheld by the committee.
After having heard witness accounts and seen material evidence, the EMC concluded that the patient was a critical emergency case and, therefore, the hospital could not refuse to treat the patient and must provide emergency treatment to its fullest capability.
It was discovered that the hospital had twice rejected requests from an EMT unit, seeking to have the patient taken to the hospital, forcing them to find an alternative, where he was pronounced dead.
Thai rice is considered a victim of extreme weather events and greenhouse gas emissions have contributed to climate change. This is because rice cultivation emits greenhouse gas from three factors: Emissions from burning crops for preparing the plots, methane emission from water consumption, and carbon dioxide in the soil.
Several government and private agencies have sought new cultivation methods to boost crop yield, boost farmers’ income and mitigate impact on the environment. A joint research by Khon Kaen University and the United Nations showed that sustainable cultivation could solve the aforementioned issues, along with improving farmers’ quality of life.
Phumsith Mahasuweerachai, an associate professor at the university’s Faculty of Economics, explained on Wednesday that the research was conducted on three types of rice cultivation: Traditional practice using chemical fertilisers, pesticides and crop burning, organic practice with reliance on weather conditions, and sustainable practice using data to boost crop output and reduce environmental impact.
“Rice plays an important role in the Thai agriculture industry as rice plots cover 50% of total agriculture lands, especially in the Northeast and Central regions,” he said, adding that most Thai households were farmers.
He affirmed that sustainable practices could reduce production costs by 30-50% and greenhouse gas emissions by 50-60% compared to traditional and organic practices. They involve simple processes, such as looking for nutrition in the soil to see which fertiliser is suitable for cultivation, reducing water consumption to deal with methane emission, adopting ploughing instead of burning crops, and using pesticides with discretion.
If productivity increases, farmers could use part of the rice plots for growing other crops to diversify risk from declining rice prices, he said.
He noted that rice cultivation in the Northeast had almost reached sustainability, except for a few fixes. Farmers in the Northeast and Central have similar issues in sustainable cultivation, including soil nutrient management, reducing water consumption and avoiding crop burning, he explained.
Sustainable practices also meet international markets’ demand for high-quality rice and standards for low-emission crops, he said, adding that farmers could make more profit due to lower production cost compared to the cost of smart farming through the use of technologies like drones and agriculture support platforms.
More government support needed
Echoing Greenpeace, Phumsith said the government’s rice insurance programme that offers 10,000-15,000 baht per tonne enables farmers to survive despite facing loss, but their tendency to persist with traditional practices adversely affects productivity and impacts the environment.
He said the government should offer subsidies to encourage farmers to adopt sustainable practices to improve their quality of life in the long term.
“If we adopt sustainable practices, farmers would be able to generate profits from an increase in crop yield and a decrease in production cost. And government subsidies would no longer be necessary,” he said.
He also confirmed that there was demand for Thai rice in the international market even though Vietnamese rice was cheaper, thanks to consumers’ confidence in the quality of Thai rice.
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Volunteers joined in with 365 and brought equipment to help. Make a trailer for the car battery. The car's engine started and turned on. Can continue to drive Thonglor police station area
