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News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/06/2019
» Known for their wobbly surfaces and surplus of potholes -- not to mention seemingly endless reconstruction -- footpaths in Bangkok have always been on the receiving end of criticism and ridicule.
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/02/2019
» Living in cities like Bangkok poses unique risks from which rural dwellers are spared. For example, urban residents face the risk of being caged inside fire-stricken buildings or the possibility of an accident on mass transit.
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/06/2018
» If you were to ask the people of Bangkok what problems they most earnestly want the city to solve, most respondents would point to nagging issues like traffic congestion, flash floods and the need to preserve more green space.
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/03/2018
» Most of the news about Bangkok's Bang Khunthian district in recent decades has dealt with the its persistent coastal erosion problem, which has at times overshadowed positive stories. One of these would be the area's years-long tourism campaign dubbed Kin Pou Du Thalay (Eat crab and enjoy views of the sea).
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/02/2018
» A sand-carrying barge on the Chao Phraya could be converted into a "floating park" to add another recreational option for the city's residents and visitors as they take in sweeping views of the riverbanks and beyond.
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/03/2017
» Having a public park close to home is a dream come true for Prapatson Fuengkankol who enjoys outdoor activities with her niece.
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/07/2016
» The arrival of the Thailand Creative and Design Centre (TCDC) in the near future will definitely change the face of Charoen Krung -- one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Bangkok full of old architecture and culture -- into a vibrant neighbourhood to bring exciting new experiences to residents.
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.
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/12/2015
» Karanyapat Cherdsri and Wan Promprasert are not child music prodigies, not even close. However, they recently performed in a music show in front of an audience at their school given their novice skills in playing the piano and electronic keyboard.
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/09/2015
» Motorcycle taxis may be the fastest way to get around. But reaching a destination in the shortest time isn’t the only factor taken into account at Kasetsart University.