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Man of the people: Chadchart shapes up
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/12/2022
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt -- the city's first elected chief in nine years -- remains popular with the public since he secured a landslide victory in the gubernatorial election in May.
Brain trust puts policy into action
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/07/2022
» Working behind the scenes in the governor's back office, Kessara Thanyalakpark is busy working out ways to rise to the challenge of making Bangkok a truly liveable city.
Man with a vision barely dimmed
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/03/2022
» Sakoltee Phattiyakul has thrown his hat in the ring for the Bangkok governor election race, with a pledge to build a better capital for residents.
Street stalls cleared from Chatuchak
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/09/2014
» Illegal street vendors have been banned from setting up near Chatuchak weekend market as officials continued their drive to reclaim city footpaths on Friday.
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.
Two tipped for city clerk
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/09/2014
» Among the six deputy city clerks eligible to replace Bangkok city clerk Ninnart Chalitanon, who is due to retire on Sept 30, only two candidates are seen as likely frontrunners to be appointed by Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra.
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.
Wild animals that jump from the page
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/08/2014
» When Sitthikorn Munglai's fingers traced the curves of a figurine in the book in front of him, he beamed with delight. It was something he had never experienced in his life.
Sun ushers in new canal era
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/08/2014
» At first glance, the green compact boat seems like any other passenger vessel plying the Chao Phraya River. But when passengers get up close, the differences that mark it as a special commuter vehicle become quickly obvious — no pollution is generated by its engine.