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Better ways to spend B22.5bn than on two subs
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 26/08/2020
» As I saw my Bangkok-bound train approaching Yala train station last week, I hoped the ride would be a perfect end to my nostalgic trip to the southern province, my second in recent years. In the latest visit I was glad the time-capsuled town showed signs of change, with new chic cafes, restaurants and hotels opening.
Vulnerable and struggling
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 20/05/2020
» Suthat Namgasa is relieved to discover he still has one packet of instant noodles in his relief bag. He will eat tonight, but he has no idea how he will find the money to pay the next instalment on his taxi.
Change you can believe in, or pie in sky?
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 23/06/2017
» What was seemingly an earnest campaign to illuminate Bangkok in a manner not involving digital billboards or aircraft warning lights has put the spotlight on truth in advertising and the ethics of social campaigns targeting Thai netizens.
Copenhagen of East a long bike ride off
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 15/06/2017
» The sight of most of the candidates for the 2013 Bangkok governor elections riding bicycles during the campaign, plus their promises to promote this mode of eco-friendly public transportation, made me think our capital could soon be dubbed the Copenhagen of the East.
City agencies go barking up the wrong tree
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 18/05/2017
» When an uprooted tree on Chidlom toppled seven electricity poles along the road, one of which subsequently killed one woman and injured two others on Saturday morning, I was afraid the tree would become another "usual suspect" in the incident.
Put quality over quantity with tourists
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 02/03/2017
» Who says the government doesn't listen to the people? It does!
City Hall's Sky Walk is a bridge too far
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 23/12/2016
» As the New Year is approaching, Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang has told the media he is preparing New Year gifts for city residents.
Khru Noi saga highlights the welfare gap
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 18/05/2016
» The recent closure of Ban Khru Noi, a private children's shelter, is definitely sad.
For safe roads, get tough on errant drivers
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 26/02/2015
» The tragic death of a Chilean cyclist while he was travelling on the Friendship Highway on Saturday stunned the whole country.
Classroom politics
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 22/01/2014
» 'We used to run the country. And we could manage the economic crisis. We are experienced enough to manage the country again. Please vote for us."