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BRT set to see upgrades
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/04/2024
» Bangkok's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system will receive a few upgrades this year, with electric buses set to start joining its fleet in July, and a planned expansion of the route in the works.
Cabinet gives nod to polls in city, Pattaya
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/03/2022
» The cabinet has greenlighted both the Bangkok governor election and the Pattaya City mayor and member polls with dates likely set for May 29, according to a source close to the matter.
Dems to name candidate
News, Published on 13/12/2021
» The political spotlight will on Monday be on the Democrat Party, which is expected to name Suchatvee Suwansawat as its candidate to contest the Bangkok gubernatorial election next year.
Capital tour, fit for a billionaire
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 06/07/2016
» I had never considered Bill Gates a wizard in the way the rest of the world sees him until last week when a photo on his Instagram account, showing a pole with messy electrical wiring in Bangkok -- a familiar sight to us all -- led to a lightning response from officials.
A problem of attitude in Pathumwan
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 02/03/2016
» When I learnt last year that the Pathumwan district office was going to move to my neighbourhood, just across a small street from my home, I was glad. Who wouldn't be? Without the need for travelling to take care of household affairs, life would be a lot easier and more convenient.
BMA graft claims expose rift with Democrats
News, Published on 21/10/2015
» Former Democrat Party MP's allegation of misconduct against a deputy Bangkok governor has underlined the conflict between the party and city governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra.
A year of news to inspire
News, Published on 31/12/2014
» The past year had bad times - but some of the best times were given by the examples of these neighbours, who provided examples to be proud of.
What's new in business news: September 13, 2013
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/09/2013
» Bangkok flood tunnel contract signed, growth in G20 countries accelerates & export growth strategy must go, says UN report.
Bangkok World Book Capital: Year of reading begins
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/04/2013
» Bangkokians read average of 5 books a year but with new libraries, book corners & comic book museum, 10-15 books a year is goal.
Wrong election forecasts a lesson for pollsters
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 05/03/2013
» To err is human. But to err on the scale of the wrong predictions made for the Bangkok governor’s election by all but one of the major pollsters is not just an embarrassment, it's a disaster for their credibility.