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Ambitious plan for SRT land
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/03/2023
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) plans to turn 148 rai of land around Thon Buri railway station into a medical complex with the aim of creating a green environment.
Once the birthday bash is done...
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 02/05/2022
» Bangkok has turned 240th years old. The government, via the Culture Ministry, recently celebrated this auspicious occasion, with cultural performances and fun-filled activities at several landmark spots.
With city's public spaces, don't ignore the public
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 12/01/2019
» Taking a stroll around a few neighbourhoods during the holidays, I couldn't help but wonder why Bangkok, a bustling metropolis, has so little public space for people to use.
Street food order starts in Chinatown, Khao San
Online Reporters, Published on 19/04/2017
» The government will improve the pavements and impose zoning and opening hours on street food vendors on Yaowarat and Khao San roads in Bangkok.
Tough times for Bangkok in 2016
News, Published on 30/12/2016
» A shady governor, traffic gridlock, ailing boat service and drawn out sagas over a historic fort and promenade topped local concerns over the past year.
Old town progress goes underground
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/11/2016
» Traffic congestion in the historic old precinct of Bangkok is expected to ease in two years after an underground car park is constructed under Nakrapirom Park in Phra Nakhon district.
Waterworld
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 19/09/2016
» Once deserted and useful only to drain Bangkok's floods, Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem is now abuzz with people. During rush hour, passengers queue up to board free boats running from Thewet pier to Hua Lamphong. In the morning or after work, boats get crowded and passengers sit all the way to the back.
Underground parking proposed near Grand Palace
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 02/09/2016
» Transport authorities are planning four underground parking sites in the historical Rattanakosin Island area to address the lack of parking space and ease traffic congestion.
Bangkok makeover on its way
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/07/2016
» Bangkok is taking another step toward its ideal look as the Urban Design and Development Centre (UDDC) has drawn up another bold plan to preserve three original neighbourhoods in Bangkok, citing they have historical and cultural value and unique identities.
Making the capital bicycle friendly is no easy feat
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/06/2016
» City cycle lanes have become an issue again in recent weeks since an improved track around Chitralada Palace caused a furore on social media over it being supposedly impractical, with its construction damaging big tree roots.