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Homeless 'lack access' to welfare
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/12/2022
» The problem of homeless people in the capital has not yet been resolved despite growing cooperation among public and private sector parties over the past decade, according to a prominent social welfare activist.
The centre will not hold
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/09/2022
» City Hall under the stewardship of governor Chadchart Sittipunt is looking to build a satellite town to "de-urbanise" Bangkok.
Marine Dept seeks B4.7bn budget, studies hub plans
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/08/2022
» The Marine Department is seeking a budget of 4.7 billion baht in the next fiscal year, a portion of which will be used to fund a study on the development of a maritime hub, according to its deputy director-general.
City Hall begins 'street cleaning'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/08/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to relocate street vendors in a project modelled on Singapore's success in managing issues arising from an abundance of street hawkers.
Brain trust puts policy into action
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/07/2022
» Working behind the scenes in the governor's back office, Kessara Thanyalakpark is busy working out ways to rise to the challenge of making Bangkok a truly liveable city.
City officials hail 'Fondue' feedback app
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/06/2022
» Almost 20,000 complaints have been made through the Traffy Fondue Smart City platform which can help alert the 50 Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) district offices to fix problems related to public utilities and services.
Succour for the homeless
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/05/2022
» With Bangkok's governor election just around the corner, most candidates have highlighted several issues in their campaigns. Yet one topic remains mostly unaddressed -- the homeless.
6 city candidates back welfare fund
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/04/2022
» Six candidates vying for the Bangkok governorship on Wednesday voiced their support for a proposal to set up a fund for women and impoverished groups, pledging to combine it into their policy platform.
Local rail institute on the cards
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/08/2021
» The Transport Ministry has instructed the Rail Transport Department to coordinate with local universities and experts from international agencies to establish a rail system research institute for the exchange of technological knowledge to bolster rail system development.
Feeder network 'could link all electric train stations'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/03/2021
» A feasibility study for a public transport feeder network to link all existing and future electric train stations in Bangkok and surrounding provinces is almost finished, the Transport and Traffic Policy Plan Office (TTPPO) said on Wednesday.