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New ban puts homeless in jeopardy
News, Published on 10/08/2023
» Once the winner of a six-million-baht lottery prize, Uan, whose last name is not disclosed, ended up homeless on Ratchadamnoen Avenue when her money dried up.
The capital needs its trees
News, Editorial, Published on 23/06/2020
» At least two ongoing state projects have left conservationists saddened. The first was the demolition of a 127-year-old building in Phrae province. Public outrage caused the Natural Resources and the Environment Ministry to transfer the chief of the Forest Office out of the area as punishment.
Parking up the right tree
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/06/2018
» After a 26-year battle between Mahakan Fort residents and City Hall, the place this storied community once called home is now occupied by a 4-rai public park called Mahakan Fort Park, which lies adjacent to one of the historic fort's walls. It is located near the foot of Phan Fa Lilat Bridge off Ratchadamnoen Avenue.
Keeping the faith: No stopping Nana clan
News, Published on 17/02/2018
» Ever wondered why there's a BTS Skytrain station called Nana? What about Sukhumvit Soi 4 going by the same moniker? Meanwhile, foreign tourists like to be shocked by Nana Plaza, one of the most famous red-light districts in Bangkok that adopts the same family's name.
'Underused' bike lanes in city's sights
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/12/2016
» Deputy Bangkok governor Amnuay Nimmano has proposed to retire underused bike lanes in Bangkok as they cause traffic congestion in some areas and several lanes are occupied by other vehicles.
“Politics-free” Sanam Luang reopens
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/08/2011
» Everyone is happy that Sanam Luang has reopened but many are not happy that it is off-limits to political activities