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New challenges awaiting capital

The next Bangkok governor will have AEC concerns to add to the city's list of tasks

Bangkok has served as Thailand's capital for 230 years and although it has developed in many good ways, the city is confronting several problems, ranging from crime and pollution to poor town planning and slums.

An elderly woman sells a garland on a Bangkok road. A civic group says the capital’s growing elderly workforce is among a list of concerns the next city governor will need to address. ANAKPONG SONGSAKUL

Concerned by the problems and challenges that lie ahead, a group of civil activists has launched a project called ''Agenda Bangkok 2012'' to identify the top 10 policies Bangkok should implement for the well-being of its people and to maintain its identity.

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    Discussion 1 : 15 Dec 2012 at 12.091

    Talking about challenges, in "Future Proofing Cities" ("Risks and Opportunities for Inclusive Urban Growth in Developing Countries"),published on 29 November 2012, it is said that, by 2070, as many as 5 million people could be at risk of flooding in Bangkok.

    The report is describing a "perfect storm of risks" facing various places from megacities like Bangkok to smaller cities such as Zaria in Africa. It looks at their risk profile from climate hazards, resource scarcities and damage to ecosystems and urges action now to future proof against these risks. Good reading.

    http://futureproofingcities.com/executive_summary.html

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