BANGKOK, Thailand (eTN) – Fearing the worst for Bangkok over the last ten days, Thai government has sped up measures to protect the capital city from heavy flooding, which would have probably brought
BANGKOK, Thailand (eTN) – Fearing the worst for Bangkok over the last ten days, Thai government has sped up measures to protect the capital city from heavy flooding, which would have probably brought the country to a halt. Despite some confusion in information and the first measures to be applied, both the government and Bangkok administration have managed so far to contain torrents of waters heading for the Bangkok city center, thanks to the strong backing of military forces. The extension of existing evacuation tunnels, as well as the dredging of canals, helped to divert waters into the sea.
Bangkok to be home to 12 new electric commuter ferries
The Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA) has commissioned twelve new all-electric commuter ferries. The fibreglass boats measure 14.5 metres and are powered by an integrated battery-electric system supplied by Torqeedo.
The twelve new electric ferries join the existing fleet of seven Torqeedo-powered electric boats that entered service in December 2020. Both orders are as part of a city-wide plan to reduce traffic and emissions, Torqeedo said.
The ferries are not new but have been retrofitted. As part of the work, the old diesel outboard engines and tanks were removed. Instead, the boats are now powered by two ‘Torqeedo Cruise’ outboard motors with ten kW. According to the manufacturer, these draw their power from four “Power 48-5000” lithium-ion batteries.
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Amanbagh,
India
A hidden sanctuary in the Aravalli Hills of rural Rajasthan, Amanbagh’s scalloped sandstone arches are an echo from the resplendence of the Mughal Empire. Here, operator Aman will launch its new Ayurveda Traditional Medicine Immune Support Retreat, available on select dates. Guests can receive an initial wellness consultation from the resort’s resident Ayurveda physician, followed by a tailored wellness programme for a stay of at least four nights.
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