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Life in the slow lane starts to speed up
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/12/2017
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will oppose a court order to rename a section of Sutthisan Road to Inthamara, as it was once called.
BMA reaches high for the 'Sky Park' in the capital
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/08/2017
» Forget the controversial riverside promenade, Bangkok Observation Tower and Tha Phra Chan-Siriraj Hospital pedestrian bridge projects. Those of you who want to indulge yourselves with a walk by the Chao Phraya River will be able to do so in about a year.
Hydrotherapy centre proves to be a boon for the elderly
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/05/2017
» At 81, Salee Wattanachat is well aware of the risks and unwanted complications -- some of them life-threatening -- if she undergoes joint replacement surgery to relieve the nagging pain in her knees. She decided to opt for physical therapy and aquatic exercise programmes that work to ease her discomfort.
Thailand's 'dancing grannies' show there is life after 60
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/05/2017
» New 48-hour courses for the elderly in Bangkok on subjects ranging from nutrition and legal rights to a watered-down version of tai chi shows there is life after you retire while also addressing concerns tied to having one of the world's fastest-ageing populations.
Job gives Aunty Jum a new lease of life
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/04/2017
» In her late 50s, nothing could have made Kwanchanok Boonbamrung -- fondly known as Aunty Jum -- happier than being offered a job close to her home. Her cloud of depression was immediately lifted.
Dog days are over for our canine friends
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/01/2017
» For dog lovers, it's nice to have a local park where owners can take their four-legged friends for some off-the-lead fun. But it would be even better if owners were more responsible for their pets when they use the park.
Linking waterways with rail systems could ease traffic woes
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/10/2016
» About seven years ago, Yanyong Boon-Long tried to travel across Bangkok, from east to west, to meet his friends: he ended up stuck in traffic and was two hours late for dinner.
Civic group urges river project halt
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/08/2016
» A civic group has called on the prime minister to halt the controversial riverside promenade, arguing the project lacks public participation and will affect riverside residents.
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.