Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is possibly considering moving the capital city to outer Bangkok, hoping to reduce crowding, avoid rising sea levels, and reduce traffic congestion and smog levels, but comment may have been an off-the-cuff remark.
, which threatens the city's very existence, having been built on what was once marshland. Rising sea levels raised concerns last year that Bangkok might sink.
This isn't the first time that moving the country's capital has been suggested. Thaksin Shinawatra, the country's former Prime Minister, also suggested the capital be shifted elsewhere. He proposed a move to Nakhon Nayok, about 63 miles from Bangkok. There have also been studies conducted to see whether a movie to Chachoengsao, a nearby agricultural hub, was feasible.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Trump pressed Australian Prime Minister to help with Justice review of Russia probe originsBREAKING: President Trump pressed Australia's Prime Minister during a recent phone call to help Attorney General William Barr with his review of the origins of the Russia probe, according to an official familiar with the call
Read more »
Boris Johnson could soon become the first sitting prime minister in history to lose his seatThe Labour candidate fighting Boris Johnson for his seat is increasingly confident that he can unseat the prime minister and make political history.
Read more »
Trump Reportedly Asked Australian Prime Minister For Help Investigating Mueller Inquiry OriginsThe move was part of a larger Justice Department effort–led by AG Barr–to investigate the Mueller probe.
Read more »
Trump Reportedly Asked Australian Prime Minister For Help Investigating Mueller Inquiry OriginsThe move was part of a larger Justice Department effort–led by AG Barr–to investigate the Mueller probe.
Read more »