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Electric scooters risk sparking fresh city brawls
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 28/06/2019
» Walking around Thonglor last week almost made me think for a moment that I wasn't in Bangkok. Sukhumvit seemed cool, as some commuters -- mostly expats and tourists -- zoomed about on electric standing scooters.
Trash fees go up, but city folk still in fear of waste
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 12/07/2019
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's move to quadruple the garbage collection fee has drawn mixed reactions from city residents. Some agree with the hike, while others don't want to pay higher fees.
School merger policy so unfair to kids
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 01/06/2019
» Finally, the Office of Basic Education Commission (Obec) has reaffirmed its plan to merge or close small schools throughout the country, citing a cost-benefit analysis as a reason.
Simply saying 'sorry' for crimes is not enough
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 07/06/2019
» We Thais are proud of our wai culture. We pay respect to Buddha statues and senior people with the gesture, that is also used for greetings, saying goodbye as well as a way to say sorry.
City pedestrians deserve better pavements
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 03/05/2019
» Social media has been dominated by unusual activity as netizens try to get pictures of what they see as the worst pavement in the Big Mango. Their eagerness seems vivid and strong, as if it were a contest.
City residents feel the heat of slashed trees
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 11/05/2019
» One of the pictures that netizens shared the most from last week's coronation was an image of a well-wisher offering a tiny, handheld fan to a nearby military officer in full costume as they waited for the royal motorcade under the scorching sun.
Must-visit cultural sites evoke pride
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 18/05/2019
» The 10 must-see cultural sites as announced by the Ministry of Culture have raised eyebrows and drawn criticism.
City commuters stuck in spider's web of delays
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 05/04/2019
» How many cards must a Bangkokian carry with them just so they can make their way through the ever-so busy and bustling capital? No, I'm not talking about credit, debit, or loyalty reward cards. I'm talking about the cards that a commuter must carry just so that can move from Point A to B.
Work together for a greener capital
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 12/04/2019
» When I learnt of City Hall's plan to grow one million trees in various districts of Bangkok, I could hardly believe my ears. It was hard to believe that the agency, which is known for its love-hate relationship with trees -- could change its attitude, especially if you look at the way city workers abuse trees by leaving them completely bare and without branches.
Faring poorly in BMTA's war on public bus prices
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 27/04/2019
» Five days after the bus fare increase took effect, the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) insisted the majority finds the hike agreeable. I really wonder who "the majority" is.