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Govt needs to get its vaccine priorities right
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 13/05/2021
» The government's recent change in its vaccination rollout plan to re-prioritise a risk group, the majority of them low-paid workers in the capital, may sound like a perfect preventive plan. But it's not yet inclusive enough.
New transport minister taking wrong road
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 16/08/2019
» Just a few weeks into his new job, Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob already seems one of the hardest-working figures in cabinet, and maybe also the favourite -- at least among business operators.
Pipe dreams of Venice in a sodden city
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 15/11/2018
» Bangkok can't really seem to get over having had in days long past the nickname of "The Venice of the East". Last week, some state agencies said they had the lofty goal of reclaiming this moniker by developing or reviving several waterways.
Passengers 'held hostage' in transport row
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 04/10/2018
» A large number of Bangkok commuters are being held hostage. But not at gunpoint. They are victims of a piecemeal public transport policy that sees van operators whose vehicles have hit the 10-year age limit being decommissioned by the Land Transport Department while there are no alternatives.
Poor conduct on part of bus management
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 05/10/2017
» 'C'mon, come back up here and let's go," a female bus conductor told a group of students stranded at a city bus stop in a loud voice, offering help to the youngsters who were lost en route.
Bus service is a long way from 'special'
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 28/09/2016
» Riding a bus earlier this week gave me a new experience, and not a good one.
BMA intent on making city charmless
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 16/03/2016
» I don't want to believe this is happening again. Another eviction plan for an old community in Bangkok. And if the the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration gets its way, we will soon lose the Mahakan Fort community, touted as one of the charms of the city.
Time to get on your bike, governor
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 25/09/2014
» The huge turnout of cyclists — more than 30,000 — for Bangkok's Car Free Day last Sunday was impressive. It was great to see fewer cars and more cyclists pedalling on city roads for the entire day.
Jetpac City
Muse, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 25/01/2014
» Anyone on holiday is likely to explore some of the best destinations, especially if they are off the beaten track, and Jetpac City is exactly what you are looking for. The app offers recommendations of the best places - most in a top 10 list format - worth a visit in more than 5,000 cities around the world.
Bike babes
Muse, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 19/10/2013
» Donning her shirt dress, high heels, light make-up and perfect hairdo with a flowery hair pin, Chada Wannapong was ready for the Bangkok Bike Chic ride in the city.