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Little threat of another massive flood this year
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/09/2014
» Bangkok authorities are feeling confident about the chances of the capital not flooding again this year, but nevertheless are keeping a close watch on the weather.
New council up to task,clerk says
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/09/2014
» The Bangkok city clerk is confident the newly selected city councillors are ready to work at City Hall, saying the unelected body is likely to have researched issues affecting the city.
Kriangsak tipped as chairman
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/09/2014
» Former city clerk Kriangsak Lohachala is likely to be the new Bangkok City Council chairman, a City Hall source says.
Bangkok governor gets back to work
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/09/2014
» Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra will return to work today after the Appeal Court yesterday dismissed a case seeking to nullify the 2013 election that put him in his post.
A natural 'cycle' of rehabilitation
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/09/2014
» The residents of old Bang Lamphu have found a novel way to make cycling fun and environmentally friendly and are combing it with heightened tourism appeal. And it is paying off.
Vendors resist stall clearance orders
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/08/2014
» Many stallholders are resisting City Hall's efforts to move them on as part of its efforts to clear pavements for pedestrians, even though officials claim the campaign is meeting with success.
Life in the bike lane
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/07/2014
» When Supannee Homsuwan saw a white bicycle logo painted on the ground of a small soi off Charoen Krung Road, she knew the narrow lane would lead her back to somewhere she could recognise.
Teaching them while they're young
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/05/2014
» The young pupils stare at the exhibition board and try to take in the information. Taxes, they are told, are an important part of life, and it's necessary for everyone to pay their share.
Children's Museum doors finally open
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/05/2014
» Seven long years after the building was completed in 2007, the Children's Discovery Museum in Thung Khru district finally opened its doors last weekend — but unofficially, though.
The greening of Ratchadaphisek
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/05/2014
» One of the busiest areas of the capital for shopping, sightseeing, clubbing or just wandering, Ratchadaphisek Road is also one of the messiest, as City Hall acknowledges. And so changes are afoot.