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The peril on Thai pavements
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/08/2019
» A video clip of a Japanese woman blocking motorcycles from riding on the pavement has once again reminded society about the state of Thailand's shared public spaces.
Resignations dim trust in Aswin
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/07/2019
» It has not been easy for Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang to convince the public to trust him after last week's comments that the resignations of two of his deputy governors were because of health-related reasons.
Heavy rains grind capital to a halt
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/06/2019
» Over two hours of heavy downpours yesterday afternoon led to massive flooding which caused traffic to come to a standstill across Bangkok and the surrounding areas.
High-rises skirt law to spring up in narrow sois
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/05/2019
» Due to unscrupulous state officials and greedy real estate developers exploiting legal loopholes, many high-rises manage to spring up in narrow sois in Bangkok, posing environmental problems and safety concerns.
Haze emphasises need to fast-track train projects
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/02/2019
» The air pollution problem is prompting many people, including the government, to place their hopes in the electric train network as a tool to persuade drivers to leave the roads and use public transit.
Golden age of mass transport needs spot of polish
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/01/2019
» Thailand is marching toward the golden age of mass transportation. The government is developing a number of subway and skytrain projects in the capital, trams in big cities like Phuket, Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen, and at the intra-provincial level, the country's first high speed train from Bangkok to Nong Khai.
What Bangkok can expect in 2019 from Aswin
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/01/2019
» 2019 is going to be the year in which Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang will be more generous and refrain from implementing policies which may upset people.
Green Line route opens Dec 6
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/11/2018
» The Green Line rail extension between Bearing and Samut Prakan will be operational from Dec 6, with commuters entitled to free rides for four months.
High-rise condos put forgotten neighbourhood back on the map
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/11/2018
» Charoen Nakhon Road in Klong San district hasn’t been a hot topic until recently. Only some Bangkok residents living near the Chao Phraya River and the old town know where it is.
BTSC advised to cap train fares at B65
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/11/2018
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is negotiating with the Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC), which operates the skytrain network, to cap train fares at 65 baht as a condition of being granted a 30-year contract to operate the entire system after its concession for the original route ends in 2029.