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BRT set to see upgrades
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/04/2024
» Bangkok's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system will receive a few upgrades this year, with electric buses set to start joining its fleet in July, and a planned expansion of the route in the works.
The rise and fall of Klong Ong Ang
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/03/2024
» Photos showing the sorry state of Klong Ong Ang -- a canal in Bangkok's Samphanthawong that was once touted as an example of successful urban revitalisation -- recently trended on social media, sparking fears that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) under governor Chadchart Sittipunt is no longer interested in the project.
Train rate plan sparks debate
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/09/2023
» Mass transit system fares are always a subject of debate after affordability became a core issue in the May 14 general election.
City train changes 'baffling'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/01/2023
» Some commuters have missed their trains due to confusion and information inadequacy after the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) moved almost half of its long-haul train services from Hua Lamphong station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, formerly known as Bang Sue Grand Station.
Passenger safety derailed
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/12/2022
» Pol Capt Chanoknard Wangsathi has been a railway police officer for six years. Next year will be her last year at work because the Royal Thai Police has announced that it will close the Railway Police Division in October 2023.
The centre will not hold
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/09/2022
» City Hall under the stewardship of governor Chadchart Sittipunt is looking to build a satellite town to "de-urbanise" Bangkok.
City Hall begins 'street cleaning'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/08/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to relocate street vendors in a project modelled on Singapore's success in managing issues arising from an abundance of street hawkers.
Canal service gets new lease on life
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/04/2020
» Covid-19 may have brought most social activities and businesses to a halt, but the government's march to develop Thailand's transport infrastructure pushes on.
Vintage house becomes a hub for art and learning
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/03/2019
» Built in 1899, the vintage residence of Chao Phraya Thammasakmontri, known as the father of modern Thai education, still retains its charm.
Anubunn leads pack in serving healthy school meals
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/09/2018
» Anubunn Tantawan School, a kindergarten in Bang Bon district which received the "Anti-Obesity Award" from City Hall takes great pride in its food.