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Court finds ToR change 'justified'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/07/2023
» The Central Administrative Court has ruled in favour of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) in a case brought against it by Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC).
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.
Six telecoms decry True cable lease
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/06/2019
» Six telecom companies have petitioned Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha against City Hall's decision to lease underground cable conduits to True Corporation, claiming it will "destroy fair competition" in the internet and cable communications industry.
BMA lays ground rules for Lumpini Red Cross Fair
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/10/2018
» Plans to relocate the Red Cross Fair to Lumpini Park at the end of the year have prompted City Hall to draft strict regulations to prevent the green area being damaged by the thousands of people expected to attend the event.
TDRI floats 'flood tax' proposal for dry zones
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/11/2016
» The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) has proposed an idea of collecting a "flood tax" from people living in areas declared "flood prevention zones" and using the tax revenue to pay financial compensation to areas designated as floodwater-retention zones.
Residents stand firm on Orange Line
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/02/2016
» It's tough for Tassanee Harunbunjob and her family to sacrifice their secure future for the convenience of city dwellers. The family would cooperate by moving out of their home in the Mae Neaw community in Pracha Songkroh, but only if they receive decent compensation.
Chao Phraya promenade hits hurdle
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/11/2015
» Construction of the 14-billion-baht Chao Phraya promenade faces lengthy delays after efforts to conduct a feasibility study tripped at the first hurdle.
Cheap food programme launched
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/08/2014
» A ready-to-eat meal programme was launched yesterday to provide affordable food for Bangkok residents.