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NLA lambastes ministry's pet tax proposal
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/03/2018
» A National Legislative Assembly (NLA) committee on social issues has slammed a proposal to tax pet owners, saying forced registration of animals would be a better approach to reducing the number of strays.
A bridge too far
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/03/2018
» The debate over a project to construct a new bridge over the Chao Phraya River and link Ratchawong Road with Tha Din Daeng Road has been ongoing for more than a decade, with more people opposing than supporting it.
Green groups urge city to come clean on trees' fate
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/03/2018
» Urban tree conservation groups are pressuring city authorities and construction firms to explain what they will do with trees along mass transit construction sites.
Sea-ing is believing
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/03/2018
» Most of the news about Bangkok's Bang Khunthian district in recent decades has dealt with the its persistent coastal erosion problem, which has at times overshadowed positive stories. One of these would be the area's years-long tourism campaign dubbed Kin Pou Du Thalay (Eat crab and enjoy views of the sea).
BMA officials feel market heat
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/03/2018
» The panel looking into markets at Seri Villa housing estate in Prawet district has recommended disciplinary action be taken against senior City Hall officials for allowing the markets to operate illegally, officials said yesterday.
City officials blamed for illegal markets at Seri Villa
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/03/2018
» The Bangkok Council has found about 20 city officials were at fault in allowing markets to operate illegally at Seri Villa, where two angry aunties attacked a parked truck with an axe and a metal pole.
Stalling for vending time
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/03/2018
» The case of two women who used an axe and metal pole to smash a pickup truck that was blocking their driveway in Prawet district of Bangkok has led to five markets around the house being closed temporarily until a conclusion is reached on their ultimate fate.
Markets granted extension
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/03/2018
» The Seri Villa markets facing closure for city ordinance violations have been granted an extension.
Evicted vendors 'happy' at move
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/02/2018
» Most vendors affected by the closure of five markets in the Seri Villa housing estate project in Prawet district are happy with the new locations found for them by City Hall, according to Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang.
City traders eligible for BMA help
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/02/2018
» The 500 vendors at the five markets which allegedly operated illegally in the Seri Villa housing estate in Prawet district are to be treated as damaged parties eligible for compensation, according to a source at City Hall.