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317 died in 2,440 road accidents in New Year's week
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/01/2023
» During the government's week-long campaign for road safety during the New Year holiday, 317 people were killed and 2,437 others injured in 2,440 traffic accidents across the country.
Malaysia pitches in on Asean rail link
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/08/2022
» The Transport Ministry is joining hands with its Malaysian counterpart to jointly develop a high-speed railway system connecting four members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean).
Smiles not hugs as classes restart
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/05/2022
» The resumption of on-site learning for the first time in almost two years has seen the joyful yet cautious reunion of students and teachers at the beginning of the new school term, with health and safety measures put in place due to Covid-19.
Capital boosts effort to curb virus
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/08/2021
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is intensifying measures to cope with a surge in Covid-19 infections.
Face mask rules, curfews expanded
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/04/2021
» It is now mandatory to wear a face mask when outside your home in 63 of the 77 provinces in the country, under regulations to contain the spread of Covid-19.
Flood-prone roads to get underground pipes soon
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/08/2018
» The installation of new underground pipes on three roads prone to floods -- Yaowarat, Charoen Krung and Song Sawat -- is set to be complete next month. Once installed, the pipes will help the city better deal with flooding resulting from the overflow of small sewers.
Bangkok braces for heavy rainfall, flooding
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/05/2018
» City Hall has rolled out preventative measures against flooding in Bangkok as heavy rains have been forecast during the forthcoming rainy season this month by the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).
Disabled urge end to pavement poles
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/08/2017
» A group of people with disabilities have called on City Hall to remove a certain type of metal pole from pavements, saying they not only prevent motorcyclists from using the walkways but also obstruct them from gaining access to the public space.
City Hall opts to keep BRT running
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/03/2017
» City Hall has decided to continue operating the loss-ridden Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service with a new fare of 15 baht per ride.
Bangkok gives thumbs-up to ailing BRT
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/03/2017
» City Hall should press on with the loss-making Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service, more than 80% respondents in an opinion survey say.