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Harnessing heritage
Life, Published on 09/10/2023
» Consecrated by rich history and exalted by the faith of its local community, Wat Prayurawongsawas (known colloquially as Wat Prayoon) inspires awe with the grandeur of its towering Phra Borommathat Maha Chedi (principal stupa), whose pleasing bell-shaped proportions find glorifying aesthetic resonance in the 18 subsidiary stupas that punctuate the encircling gallery.
New station plan threatens historic buildings
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/06/2023
» The new Democracy Monument Station plan has come under fire for its likely impact on historic buildings in one of Bangkok's oldest neighbourhoods.
Purple Line plans worry art chiefs
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/04/2023
» The Fine Arts Department has raised concerns over the need to avoid as many historic sites as possible along a new extension of the Purple Line which will run through Bangkok's Rattanakosin Island old town area.
A cleaner ride
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/04/2023
» Three-wheeled vehicles, or tuk-tuks as they are known, are popular among tourists in Thailand due to their distinctive appearance and ability to provide a unique local experience. However, when start-up company Urban Mobility Tech (UMT) surveyed the pain points of passengers in Bangkok using public transportation, they responded that tuk-tuks did not have a standard price and the vehicles created noise and air pollution. In 2017, UMT decided to launch Muvmi, an electric tuk-tuk company, to provide an environmentally friendly and safe public transportation option to Bangkokians.
Bunches of gladness on the way
News, Published on 14/02/2023
» Vendors at Pak Khlong Talat, the biggest wholesale and retail fresh flower market in Bangkok, are optimistic Valentine's Day on Tuesday will be profitable for them following a spike in early orders for red roses.
Parking up the right tree
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/06/2018
» After a 26-year battle between Mahakan Fort residents and City Hall, the place this storied community once called home is now occupied by a 4-rai public park called Mahakan Fort Park, which lies adjacent to one of the historic fort's walls. It is located near the foot of Phan Fa Lilat Bridge off Ratchadamnoen Avenue.
Songkran hot spots throughout Bangkok
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 13/04/2018
» If last year's Songkran was a blast, just imagine what it will be like this year when the fun-filled festival kicks off today.
BMA moves to help utilise Bangkok land
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 15/08/2016
» Bangkok's City Planning Department will allow the transfer of development rights and give additional construction space to buildings that remove fences for public use. The move is aimed at encouraging land utilisation and improving the city's liveability.
Prayut hype on bikes
Online Reporters, Published on 02/01/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha promised on Friday more bicycle lanes to cover all corners of Bangkok.
Democrats roll out campaign plans
Online Reporters, Published on 27/01/2013
» The Democrat Party has rolled out a three-point campaign strategy which it believes will help its candidate for Bangkok governor to win the March 3 poll after an Abac poll on Friday put Pheu Thai Party candidate Pongsapat Pongcharoen in the lead.