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Osaka inspires 'maverick' Utain
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/05/2020
» Veteran politician Utain Shartpinyo is using the issue of mounting rubbish and traffic congestion in the capital as a political platform to garner votes for the Bangkok election next year.
Capital's urban caterers receive a helping hand
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/11/2019
» Bangkok's street food scene made headlines recently but not for the cuisine on offer. For the last few years, the future of the capital's street eateries has become increasingly precarious after the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) -- with the endorsement of the junta-appointed government at that time -- floated a campaign called "Returning Pavements to Pedestrians" two years ago. Part of the action plan involved clearing street food from major areas across 50 districts.
Enriching Charoen Krung while embracing proud past
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/07/2016
» The arrival of the Thailand Creative and Design Centre (TCDC) in the near future will definitely change the face of Charoen Krung -- one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Bangkok full of old architecture and culture -- into a vibrant neighbourhood to bring exciting new experiences to residents.
Taming Rattanakosin's dense traffic
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/06/2015
» Watching public buses move at a snail’s pace in the Rattanakosin neighbourhood for years, Xantharid Virochsiri always felt there could be a solution to ending the traffic gridlock in this old part of town.