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BRT to stop operations at end-April
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/02/2017
» Bangkok's loss-ridden and under-used Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service will close at the end of April, seven years after it was launched, says deputy Bangkok governor Amnoy Nimmano.
City Hall to end Bus Rapid Transit service
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/02/2017
» Bangkok's loss-ridden and unpopular Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service will get the chop at the end of April, seven years after it was launched.
Demolition order for Ruamrudee hotels repeated
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/09/2016
» The Central Administrative Court on Friday repeated its order for the partial demolition of the 3-billion-baht Aetas Bangkok and Aetas Residence hotels on Soi Ruamrudee in Bangkok for breaching a height limit.
BMA to fix fire engines left to rot in storage for 10 years
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/08/2016
» The City Hall is repairing 176 unused fire engines after leaving them in a warehouse compound for 10 years during a legal dispute surrounding the controversial purchase.
Consultancy team defends Chao Phraya riverside plan
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/07/2016
» A project consultancy team for the controversial Chao Phraya promenade has fired back at critics, insisting the design plan will be a collaborative project between locals and experts.
River promenade study team battles to win over sceptics
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/04/2016
» King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) and Khon Kaen University (KKU) are now in the spotlight since the two institutes agreed to conduct a joint feasibility study for City Hall's Chao Phraya riverside promenade project.
Residents stand firm on Orange Line
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/02/2016
» It's tough for Tassanee Harunbunjob and her family to sacrifice their secure future for the convenience of city dwellers. The family would cooperate by moving out of their home in the Mae Neaw community in Pracha Songkroh, but only if they receive decent compensation.
Giant tunnel to ease flooding
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/02/2016
» A giant new underground tunnel which promises much faster flood water drainage in Bangkok, expected to be complete early next year, will help six flood-prone areas of the capital, Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra says.
Local fears feed growing hostility to riverside promenade
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/12/2015
» As the government presses ahead with its ambitious project for a riverside promenade, by aiming to complete its pilot section in five years, local residents are uncertain about what concrete benefits the project will bring to their communities.
Silom Road to close for one more day
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/04/2015
» Silom Road will be closed again Wednesday so that Songkran revellers can enjoy themselves, said City Hall's chief adviser Vallop Suwandee.