THAILAND can accelerate its transition to a high-income nation by unlocking the full economic potential of its secondary cities, according to a new World Bank report titled “Thailand Cities of the Future: Urban Foundations for a High-Income Economy.” The report notes that Thailand’s economic growth is primarily driven by urban areas; approximately 89% of
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7 private firms keen on joining air ambulance service in 5 tourist cities
AFTER PUBLIC Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin gave the green light for launching emergency air ambulance service in five tourist cities, seven private companies expressed interest in joining in, Amarin TV said today (Nov. 2). Gp. Capt. Dr. Atchariya Paengma, secretary-general of the National Institute of Emergency Medicine, said the five tourist cities are Bangkok,
Read moreThese are the world’s most livable cities in 2021
By Saheli Roy Choudhury, CNBC As THE world continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, the metropolitan city of Auckland in New Zealand has been named the most livable city globally by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). That’s largely due to the country’s successful handling of Covid-19 which allowed schools, theatres, restaurants and other cultural
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