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Study reveals best roads for pedestrians
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/02/2016
» Five roads in the city centre and old town have been found to be the city's most "pedestrian-friendly", a Chulalongkorn University study shows.
CCTV pole death spurs camera checks
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/01/2016
» Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra has ordered safety checks on all security camera facilities across Bangkok after an unidentified man was electrocuted and died near a CCTV pole owned by City Hall.
Ex-MP stands by city music graft claims
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/12/2015
» Former Democrat MP Wilas Chanpithak has refused to back down on his claims of corruption in the procurement of musical instruments at city schools and says less than 10% of the pianos bought have been played because of a lack of teachers.
Lumpini battles urban disaster
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/01/2015
» Because of its prime location in the heart of Bangkok, Lumpini Park is an oasis for everyone battling the heat, dust and grime of the city.
Another market battle looms
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/12/2014
» When City Hall launched its campaign to free up the pavements at Khlong Thom Market in Bangkok's Chinatown, some people supported it, but many were opposed. The clogged streets contributed to the identity and soul of the unique market, they argued.
BMA vows Khlong Thom's end
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/12/2014
» City Hall yesterday said it will press ahead with its Khlong Thom Market clean-up campaign, dismissing complaints by affected vendors.
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.
An idea comes to fruition
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/12/2014
» Rice farming has been a deep and irrefutable part of Wichet Petchsanwan's life since the day he was born. It's in his blood and it's unthinkable that a season can pass without planting a crop.
Court orders demolition of Aetas Hotel
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/12/2014
» The Supreme Administrative Court has ordered the demolition of a high-rise hotel in Bangkok's Soi Ruamrudee, after a six-year dispute between residents, city authorities and the developers.
Robotic creations bring hope to disabled
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/11/2014
» 'Hello, Cira. Please get me a bottle of water." Immediately, the attractive product demonstrator is handed the water.