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Capital's urban caterers receive a helping hand
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/11/2019
» Bangkok's street food scene made headlines recently but not for the cuisine on offer. For the last few years, the future of the capital's street eateries has become increasingly precarious after the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) -- with the endorsement of the junta-appointed government at that time -- floated a campaign called "Returning Pavements to Pedestrians" two years ago. Part of the action plan involved clearing street food from major areas across 50 districts.
Top five city stories of the year
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/12/2017
» The year 2017 will be remembered as an uncommon year for the capital city and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Spoonfuls of independence
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/06/2016
» 'Lifting a cup to my mouth is a difficult task for me. Eating is a real struggle," says Boonsan Theparak.
Historic canal feels the pressure of modern life
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/03/2012
» Almost 500 years ago, a royal command was issued for a canal to be dug through a land plot in front of an area that is currently the Tha Phrachan campus of Thammasat University.