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Road accidents killed 287 people during Songkran
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/04/2024
» There were 287 fatalities and 2,060 injuries in traffic accidents during the government's road safety campaign week for the Songkran festival, according to Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Government hails Songkran public transport feat
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/04/2024
» More than 15 million trips were made via public transport modes during the Songkran festival, up 7.92% from the previous year, according to the Transport Ministry.
BMA under fire for 'inaction over dust pollution'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/01/2018
» A city councillor has accused the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) of being weak in its efforts to curb potentially harmful ultra-fine dust levels in the city.
Deadlock eases in run-down market tiff
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/06/2017
» Vendors at Pracha Niwet market buildings, which are in a rundown state, have agreed to move out within one year if a new inspection finds it is unsafe to live there.
'Temple of the Bells' rushes to clip wings of merit makers
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/04/2017
» Like many lay Buddhists in Thailand, Pratana Laoterdkiat likes to make merit by freeing or feeding animals to restore her spirits when she feels gloomy, but experts warn the tradition needs to be curbed as it can cause damage to property and harm the animals while potentially helping to spread infectious diseases.
Long-delayed Thon Buri underpass ready for launch
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/12/2016
» After a few delays, the test run of the much-awaited Mahai Sawan underpass since late September has become a boon for commuters and somewhat of a headache for residents in Thon Buri district.
Court orders Aetas demolition
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/10/2016
» The upper storeys of the Aetas Hotel are set to be demolished after an eight-year battle over building height regulations.
A dog’s lament: Give me shelter
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/05/2015
» They live under bridges and wander through small alleys. They scavenge for food in rubbish bins and strew garbage around the streets. They bark and threaten pedestrians and fight for food and territory.
Court orders demolition of Aetas Hotel
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/12/2014
» The Supreme Administrative Court has ordered the demolition of a high-rise hotel in Bangkok's Soi Ruamrudee, after a six-year dispute between residents, city authorities and the developers.
Riding the rails in style
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/03/2012
» When it comes to elite jobs, being a driver for the BTS skytrain service is one that's hard to beat. Not only is the skytrain Thailand's first-ever electric train service, when it came into operation 12 years ago, it created a new occupation for the country, and the carefully selected drivers just love it.