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Bangkok's creative city tag to spur the economy
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/12/2019
» What pictures come to mind when you think about the design of buildings and landscape in Bangkok? Are they images of pavements dotted with potholes and rows of amputated trees with spaghetti-knot power lines or does Bangkok's landscape display a hodgepodge of traditional and contemporary design with historical temples nestled among high-rises, and majestic royal palaces coexisting with modern-day architecture?
City plan draws concern from public
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/05/2019
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is being urged to prioritise public interest over commercialism, according to sentiments expressed yesterday at the final public hearing on the drafting of a new city plan.
Dog days are over for our canine friends
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/01/2017
» For dog lovers, it's nice to have a local park where owners can take their four-legged friends for some off-the-lead fun. But it would be even better if owners were more responsible for their pets when they use the park.
Mahakan locals still fighting to stay on
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/08/2016
» Some people become obsessed with materialism and believe that having many large possessions leads to a luxurious and happy life. But Sanon Wangsrangboon, a young entrepreneur who co-owns a boutique hotel in Bangkok's old town area, is attracted to the simplicity of community living.
Spoonfuls of independence
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/06/2016
» 'Lifting a cup to my mouth is a difficult task for me. Eating is a real struggle," says Boonsan Theparak.
Architects act to safeguard against quakes
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/02/2016
» The 7.8-magnitude Nepalese earthquake last year claimed more than 8,000 lives, injured 21,000 and left thousands more homeless. The 6.4-magnitude quake in Taiwan last week killed at least 94 people and injured hundreds while more than 40 remain missing. Many high-rises collapsed.
City Hall reopens children museums
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/01/2015
» City Hall officially reopened two kids museums as a gift for Children's Day today.
Robotic creations bring hope to disabled
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/11/2014
» 'Hello, Cira. Please get me a bottle of water." Immediately, the attractive product demonstrator is handed the water.
‘Happiness’ returns to Victory Monument
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/06/2014
» It was hot, but the crowd at Victory Monument didn’t seem to mind as Sgt Chamnan Rungruang told jokes while unofficially kicking off the “Return Happiness to the Public” event thought up by the coup-makers yesterday afternoon.
New challenges awaiting capital
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/12/2012
» Bangkok has served as Thailand's capital for 230 years and although it has developed in many good ways, the city is confronting several problems, ranging from crime and pollution to poor town planning and slums.