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Going green for royalty
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/05/2018
» When urban residents want to save trees in the city, it is BIGTrees, an urban conservation group, who many people turn to.
Seeing grey: Bracing for an elderly population explosion
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/06/2018
» If you were to ask the people of Bangkok what problems they most earnestly want the city to solve, most respondents would point to nagging issues like traffic congestion, flash floods and the need to preserve more green space.
On the job, and lean and mean
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/12/2014
» 'You know, it's not easy to shed even a pound or to keep a healthy weight when you get older," Thanasak Petchana says as he looks back on his years of poor dieting and inactivity.
Thailand's 'dancing grannies' show there is life after 60
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/05/2017
» New 48-hour courses for the elderly in Bangkok on subjects ranging from nutrition and legal rights to a watered-down version of tai chi shows there is life after you retire while also addressing concerns tied to having one of the world's fastest-ageing populations.
Sun ushers in new canal era
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/08/2014
» At first glance, the green compact boat seems like any other passenger vessel plying the Chao Phraya River. But when passengers get up close, the differences that mark it as a special commuter vehicle become quickly obvious — no pollution is generated by its engine.
BMA tightens safety measures for 4am nightlife
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/11/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has begun tightening safety measures to ensure nightspots strictly comply with the law and are ready for the government's plan to extend opening hours to 4am.
BMA prepares for 'super-aged societies'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/03/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) held a workshop to launch the so-called Urban Sandbox: Klang Model at BMA General Hospital, which aims to improve healthcare for the increasing number of elderly people in Bangkok's inner-city areas.
Driving licence point deductions to start Jan 9
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/12/2022
» A points deduction system for traffic violations will begin on Jan 9 next year, with the loss of all points resulting in a 90-day suspension of drivers’ licences, according to officials.
Jab drive at Thon Buri temples
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/07/2021
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration(BMA) will start inoculating monks and temple workers on the Thon Buri side of the city tomorrow.
City Hall to open hospitels with over 4,400 beds
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/06/2021
» City Hall will open more hospitels to provide 4,424 beds for Covid-19 patients in the green group or those with mild or no symptoms.