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Capital's healthcare hub to get makeover
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/10/2019
» Bangkok's Yothi neighbourhood, which is known as the capital city's healthcare hub due to its high concentration of medical facilities, is set to undergo a significant redevelopment to make it more "friendly" -- both for locals and long-term residents -- under the Yothi Medical Innovation District (YMID) initiative.
Petition lodged over firing of chief
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/10/2019
» More than 1,500 people have signed a petition protesting against the dismissal of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre's director and demanding the BACC discloses his performance evaluation.
City officers under scrutiny
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/09/2019
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has moved to bring its municipality officers to heel after receiving a slew of complaints about inappropriate behaviour.
Experts warn of 'endless' flood cycle
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/09/2019
» Engineers have warned that Thailand will remain trapped in a cycle of flooding unless the government expands natural catchment areas, raises flood embankments and builds more underground drainage systems.
'Skycycle lane' offers elevated congestion-free travel
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/09/2019
» In a bid to promote the use of bicycles for daily transport, Smart City Innovative Research Academy (Scira), a think-tank on urban development under King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang has come up with an idea it calls "The Skycycle Project".
City garbage collection fee hike put off
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/09/2019
» The Bangkok Council on Friday postponed the long-planned four-fold increase in the garbage collection fee, this time until late next year.
BMA likely to delay new rubbish collection fee
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/08/2019
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is likely to postpone the new garbage collection fee for another year, in a bid perceived as populist appeasement.
Khao San vendors protest BMA plan
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/08/2019
» A group of street vendors in Bangkok's Khao San Road area has submitted a letter to the city governor in opposition to City Hall's plan to clear stalls that occupy pavements in the popular tourist area.
The peril on Thai pavements
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/08/2019
» A video clip of a Japanese woman blocking motorcycles from riding on the pavement has once again reminded society about the state of Thailand's shared public spaces.
Special hospital for the elderly gets an upgrade
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/08/2019
» Bang Khunthian, which is the only coastal district in Bangkok, is famous for its seafood eateries and coastal views, but it's also known for some less appealing qualities, like its severe coastal erosion.