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Sukhumbhand unveils work progress
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/04/2013
» Re-elected Bangkok governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra on Tuesday discussed progress in 10 tasks deemed urgent for the city.
Governor makes 'work only' pledge
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/03/2013
» Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra began the first day of his second term at City Hall yesterday by calling on staff to put aside political differences.
Sukhumbhand jumps gun on party nod
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/12/2012
» Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra kicked off his campaign for re-election at Siam Paragon shopping complex yesterday even though his Democrat Party has yet to announce its candidate.
Rent-a-bike gets new spin
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/12/2012
» As cycling slowly catches on as a popular pastime and mode of transport in the capital, City Hall is latching onto the trend by offering a bike rental service in the Siam Square area.
Governor insists on legality of BTS deal
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/07/2012
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) hired Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTS) to run electric trains on the Green Line system legally, the Bangkok governor insists.
Taksin station removal begins
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/06/2012
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is dismantling the platform at Saphan Taksin BTS station above Sathon Bridge to make room for the installation of dual tracks.
Riding the rails in style
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/03/2012
» When it comes to elite jobs, being a driver for the BTS skytrain service is one that's hard to beat. Not only is the skytrain Thailand's first-ever electric train service, when it came into operation 12 years ago, it created a new occupation for the country, and the carefully selected drivers just love it.
Speed is of the essence with rail services
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/02/2012
» Speed is of the essence, goes an old saying, and Thailand certainly could use some in both its much-maligned railway service and a decision by the government to get bullet trains burning up the tracks.