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Suddenly Sakoltee
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/08/2018
» Sakoltee Phattiyakul, 41, deputy Bangkok Governor has been known as a "young blood" of Thailand's political landscape.
200,000 claim compensation for BTS delays
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/07/2018
» About half of the BTS commuters affected by train delays from June 25-27 have claimed compensation, according to the skytrain operator, Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC).
These streets were made for walkin' -- or they soon will be
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/06/2018
» As part of a broader plan to gentrify the Thai capital and upgrade Bangkok's walking streets to meet the standards maintained by key cities around the world, three roads have been selected for a new urban design project called "GoodWalk".
Pier-ing into the future of the Chao Phraya River
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/06/2018
» Property development is transforming land near the Chao Phraya River but one thing remains unchanged: A series of decrepit piers that lie along it.
Clearing the path to a walkable city
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/05/2018
» Bangkok's pavements are notoriously filthy, bumpy and riddled with obstacles such as potholes, food carts and unused phone booths. It is hard to imagine walking along the city's streets with ease.
Public have say on Pink Line route
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/04/2018
» The first public hearing for a possible electric train line extension project leading into the Muang Thong Thani housing estate in Nonthaburi was held recently by the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA).
A bridge too far
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/03/2018
» The debate over a project to construct a new bridge over the Chao Phraya River and link Ratchawong Road with Tha Din Daeng Road has been ongoing for more than a decade, with more people opposing than supporting it.
Disabled urge end to pavement poles
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/08/2017
» A group of people with disabilities have called on City Hall to remove a certain type of metal pole from pavements, saying they not only prevent motorcyclists from using the walkways but also obstruct them from gaining access to the public space.
Expansion of Taksin station gets go-ahead
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/08/2017
» The delayed expansion of Saphan Taksin skytrain station has been finally given the green light, with the construction set to get under way this year.
BTS security to safeguard passengers
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/06/2017
» Security guards have been assigned to keep watch over passengers waiting on platforms without automatic doors, to prevent them from falling onto rail tracks, according to the BTS skytrain operator.