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A tale of two cities
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/08/2019
» There is no room for nostalgia in modern Thailand. At least, that's what the prevailing attitude in the capital appears to have been in recent decades, as its rapid development has continued apace. Grand old buildings, temples, villages and other heritage structures have been knocked down to make way for roads, urban rail, high-rises, condominiums and glitzy shopping malls.
Shame and fines won't fix taxi troubles
News, Nopporn Wong-Anan, Published on 23/07/2015
» Transport Minister Prajin Juntong decided earlier this month to delay a fare rise for metered taxis by three months to the end of October to ensure these cabs would meet a 75% score set for their service standards, compared with the average 45% to 50% they are getting now.