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Protected: Can Thailand Develop a Walkable City?

Urban Planning

May 18, 2021May 18, 2021 Nutt.T Enter your password to view comments.

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Bangkok is Ready for the Next Bicycle Revolution

Urban Planning

May 3, 2021May 3, 2021 Nutt.T 5 comments

Believe it or not, Thailand has invested over 28 million baht in cycling infrastructure. The results? Underwhelming. However, despite these past failures, I believe that Bangkok is ready for a third attempt at promoting cycling as a viable method for traveling in the busy city.

Tokyo – The Model Megacity

Urban Planning

April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 Nutt.T No comments

Despite its enormous size and population, Tokyo is considered one of the most successful cities in the world. Clearly, something was done right in the development of this megacity. This article looks at the history of Tokyo to identify the reasons for its success.

Universal Basic Income – A Revolutionary Public Policy

Public Economics

November 30, 2020April 13, 2021 Nutt.T 2 comments

If the government gives out free money every month, what would you do with it? A Universal Basic Income is a revolutionary public policy which makes that a happen. This article will examine the pros and cons around this policy.

America’s UnDemocracy – Why the Electoral College Fails Democracy

Public Economics

November 7, 2020 Nutt.T 5 comments

The Electoral College is the process used to elect the President of the United States. In this piece, I argue that the whole system is undemocratic and ultimately make the case to abolish it.

Could COVID-19 Pave the Way for Sustainability?

Post-Growth Economics and Sustainability

April 27, 2020May 3, 2020 Nutt.T 6 comments

COVID-19 is a global pandemic that has had major societal impacts even after only four short months. The essence of this strain, being highly infectious […]

Why the Bangkok Mass Transit Master Plan is a mistake

Urban Economics

November 3, 2019November 7, 2020 Nutt.T 3 comments

In 2016, the expansion of the BTS, MRT and ARL was approved. At first glance, it seems that this is the perfect step forward for further growing the city of Bangkok. However, is this really true? I will explore how the expansion of the train system is a mistake and provide an alternative way to develop it.

Should Bangkok be the Next ‘City that Never Sleeps’

Urban Economics

October 14, 2019November 7, 2020 Nutt.T 5 comments

About a month ago, a new shopping mall opened up in Bangkok. While this is nothing new for the city, Samyan Mitrtown advertises a unique zone that operates 24 hours every day. This zone includes chain stores that already operate 24/7, some small retail stores and a large co-working area. All of this was put into the development of Samyan Mitrtown in order to promote learning with the concept of an “Urban Life Library”. The question is whether this 24/7 model is the future of urbanization? If so, how sustainable is it and what does it mean for society?