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Lorry graft setback
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/07/2024
» The ugly conflict between national police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol and his deputy Surachate Hakparn has diverted public attention from serious corruption and other problems at the Royal Thai Police.
Road safety still a running sore
News, Editorial, Published on 18/06/2023
» A fatal collision in Samut Sakhon province on a recent Friday night left a 51-year-old man dead and an 18-year-old severely injured. What caused the accident? This time, it was not drunk driving or a fast car but a poorly lit curve, which a local official blamed as the source of frequent accidents.
Happy days for Chadchart
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/06/2023
» While public approval of his performance after one year in office is good enough to let Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt breathe a sigh of relief, he cannot stay complacent as polls show his popularity is shrinking nonetheless.
City life is no fairy tale
News, Editorial, Published on 04/04/2022
» After years of waiting, Bangkok voters will go to the much-anticipated gubernatorial election on May 22 to pick one of 17 candidates to tackle a myriad of problems the capital has been facing.
Get serious on environment
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/06/2020
» Unlike in previous years, it seems the 2020 World Environment Day is going to pass by without much fanfare. There are no significant events being organised by state or private agencies. The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry, which normally hosts the annual event every June 5, appears to be shying away and offering no celebrations or activities. Many people blame the coronavirus pandemic for the lacklustre showing.
Time to end war on city's vendors
News, Editorial, Published on 08/12/2019
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has reaffirmed its tough stance on sweeping vendors off city pavements by Dec 31, denying previous media reports it would allow vendors back but with certain restrictions. Such a harsh policy will see the capital in tumult.
Cheaper fares need thought
News, Editorial, Published on 30/07/2019
» The Transport Ministry's plan to make electric trains more accessible by lowering fares is noble, but any such move must be grounded in reality and be practical.
Vendors have their place
News, Editorial, Published on 05/11/2018
» Over the past years, Bangkok has witnessed conflicts between the state, especially city administration, and street vendors.
Airport prices won't fall
News, Editorial, Published on 18/01/2018
» Another investigation of airport food and beverage prices is under way. Officials claim to be shocked at some of the price tags they have seen. Of course the inspecting officials, including cabinet ministers, do not have to mingle with common vendors when they fly.
Bus reform must have public input
News, Editorial, Published on 20/08/2017
» As expected, confusion reigns over a planned bus reform which features the modifications of bus routes across the city. Most passengers turned a cold shoulder to eight new city bus routes introduced by the Department of Land Transport last Tuesday, claiming they were inconvenient. The rerouted buses, with different colourful fronts from the old red and cream bodies so familiar to Bangkok commuters, are to be given a test run for a one-month period. During the trial period, they will run in parallel with the original buses.