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City Hall's Sky Walk is a bridge too far
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 23/12/2016
» As the New Year is approaching, Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang has told the media he is preparing New Year gifts for city residents.
Our handout mentality is alive and well
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 01/12/2016
» The old adage that one man's trash is another man's treasure has proven to be true once again.
Urban poor get rough deal on housing
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 21/10/2016
» Although the concept of urban heritage -- an idea that sees the poor as part of old-town development -- has gained international recognition, in reality, these people who are scattered in major cities around the world are still vulnerable with inadequate housing and face the threat of forced eviction.
Slice of NYC in Bangkok? Not for me
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 22/06/2016
» I've never been to New York. But I don't think I have to travel that far to get a glimpse of the iconic American city now that a local land developer plans to redesign my neighbourhood, Sam Yan, into a Thai version of it.
It's not too late to save a city treasure
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 08/06/2016
» A recent stroll along once-bustling Pak Klong Talat surprised me when I noticed how much the landscape there has changed. Very few flower stalls were there and everything looked neat and orderly. The new spacious pathway was clean and easy to navigate.
New Purple Line makes me see red
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 11/05/2016
» After having patiently waited for the Purple Line to get going (so I can move to live in Wong Sawang and travel to town easily as planned for the past several years), its launch should make me happy.
Is promenade project really for all of us?
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 30/03/2016
» Now that King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) and Khon Kaen University (KKU) have officially taken charge of the feasibility study for the controversial Chao Phraya promenade project, I can only hope the project is now in the right hands.
A problem of attitude in Pathumwan
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 02/03/2016
» When I learnt last year that the Pathumwan district office was going to move to my neighbourhood, just across a small street from my home, I was glad. Who wouldn't be? Without the need for travelling to take care of household affairs, life would be a lot easier and more convenient.
Adventures in the '21st best country'
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 27/01/2016
» When I learned the other day that Thailand had been ranked 21st "Best Country" out of 60 by the <i>US News & World Report</i> magazine, I was not sure if I should be happy.
Offerings to spirits won't cut road toll
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 23/04/2015
» Last Saturday, a bicyclist who was walking her bike across a Bangkok road was killed when a motorist hit her.