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City Hall steps in to shore up flood-prone tunnels
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/09/2018
» In the wake of the death of a female driver who drowned in a flooded tunnel running under a railway in Prawet district on Sept 5, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has instructed its 50 district offices to ensure safety measures are well implemented in the capital's tunnels.
Villages go all out to charm tourists
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/05/2018
» The government has announced a new strategy to bolster local tourism by encouraging locals to promote their villages' charm and unique products.
Govt operations to clean canals is money down the drain
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/02/2017
» The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) has called on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to investigate efforts by state agencies to eradicate water weeds from canals after it was found their operations were not in line with their allocated budgets.
City Hall defends riverside promenade
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/09/2016
» City Hall claims the controversial Chao Phraya riverside promenade will help tackle problems of water pollution and encroachment on public areas by locals as it sought to allay residents' concerns about the project.
Mahakan locals still fighting to stay on
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/08/2016
» Some people become obsessed with materialism and believe that having many large possessions leads to a luxurious and happy life. But Sanon Wangsrangboon, a young entrepreneur who co-owns a boutique hotel in Bangkok's old town area, is attracted to the simplicity of community living.
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.
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.
‘Crying bridge’ undergoes a revamp
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/09/2015
» City Hall has launched an ambitious plan to bring back a part of the history of Bangkok through its dozens of historical sites.
Beautifying the Big Mango builds up steam
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/08/2015
» Over the next 17 years, Bangkok will become greener and offer a more urban-friendly environment for residents and commuters as plans fall into place to remake Thailand’s capital.
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.