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Bangkok's creative city tag to spur the economy
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/12/2019
» What pictures come to mind when you think about the design of buildings and landscape in Bangkok? Are they images of pavements dotted with potholes and rows of amputated trees with spaghetti-knot power lines or does Bangkok's landscape display a hodgepodge of traditional and contemporary design with historical temples nestled among high-rises, and majestic royal palaces coexisting with modern-day architecture?
Mahakan Fort eviction on track as D-day nears
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/04/2016
» City Hall is pressing ahead forward with plans to evict the Mahakan Fort community by the end of this month, despite increasing opposition from residents, civil society and social media users, as a petition on change.org garners attention.
A humble community holding on to culture and tradition
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/04/2016
» It was only 8am and Laksi district office's rooftop was already bustling, with a group of tourists gathered to learn how to grow plants in small spaces. The group had embarked on a tour of the district -- a low-profile area that hides a long history and culture.