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Old town plan to get govt reset
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 05/06/2017
» The government is revising its master plan for Rattanakosin's conservation which aims to help old communities continue living where they are and avoid eviction, academic Yongtanit Pimonsathean says.
Architecture expert lauds Mahakan Fort community
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 01/04/2016
» The Mahakan Fort community, doomed for eviction under a city development plan, is a shining example of community engagement with urban improvement, said Graeme Bristol, an expert on architecture and human rights.
'Landmark' plan riddled with flaws
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 19/11/2015
» As a matter of principle, a project that is touted as the "New Landmark of Thailand" should not contain any flaws. But the reality is just the opposite.
Growing public doubts beset promenade project
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 13/07/2015
» At first glance, the promise by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to have an environmental impact assessment (EIA) study and public hearings for the controversial Chao Phraya promenade project, the "Landmark of Thailand", seems to be a welcome move.
Architect urges more checks for Chao Phraya promenade
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 03/07/2015
» The 14-billion-baht Chao Phraya promenade project, dubbed the new "Landmark of Thailand", must be revised to accommodate an environmental impact assessment (EIA) study and public hearings, a top architect said.
A 'Golden Opportunity'
Life, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 07/01/2014
» At first sight, those who don't know Monovithya Kem may mistake the young female politician for a model, especially in the lobby of a five-star Bangkok hotel, where she awaited a media interview late last week.