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Planned fund to regulate fares
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/08/2024
» The Transport Ministry is studying the possibility of creating an infrastructure fund to buy back mass rapid transit projects from private companies. It says public ownership of these services could allow for a flat fare of 20 baht per ride.
Wage hikes stir discontent
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/05/2024
» To mark International Labour Day on Wednesday, academics and labour activists have stepped up their calls on the government to increase minimum daily wages for workers nationwide following rises in parts of 10 provinces that took effect on April 13.
Govt rejigs plans for Songkran
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/12/2023
» The National Soft Power Development Committee has clarified its idea of staging the Songkran festival for the whole month of April, saying the water-splashing festivities will still be held on April 13-15 as per tradition, while other cultural events will be organised nationwide during the entire month.
Apec boosts tourism
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/11/2022
» The popularity of Thai cultural resources got another boost courtesy of visits to major tourist attractions in Bangkok by French President Emmanuel Macron and US Vice President Kamala Harris during the Apec summit.
A Bangkok 'water park' unlike any other
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/02/2018
» A sand-carrying barge on the Chao Phraya could be converted into a "floating park" to add another recreational option for the city's residents and visitors as they take in sweeping views of the riverbanks and beyond.
Safety key to keeping city's top spot award
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/11/2017
» Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang yesterday pledged more investment to keep the city safe for tourists to help the capital maintain its ranking in a Mastercard survey as the world's No.1 destination city.
Lhonging for the past
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/09/2017
» It has been almost a year since "Lhong 1919", an old Sino-Thai heritage site on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok's Klong San district, saw its Chinese-style architecture undergo renovation and repairs.
City Hall on back foot in clean-up drive
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/04/2017
» A heavy backlash from the public and food vendors has forced City Hall to come out and explain its planned "regulation" of street food in the capital.
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.
Bookworms in the capital rejoice
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/03/2016
» Bangkok bookworms can expect a new reading centre in town as City Hall has decided to turn a building in the old town into a modern library — Bangkok City Library.