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City folk want flood plan sped up
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/05/2020
» A group of Bangkok residents is calling on City Hall to speed up its expropriation of land for a 130-rai reservoir in Kannayao and Klong Sam Wa districts so it can be built to hold flood water as the community has been plagued by regular inundation for years.
Carbon-busting Surao Lamkaek students win green award
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/09/2017
» Surao Lamkaek, a nondescript school in the outer Bangkok district of Nong Chok, has beaten 73 other schools across the city to win top prize in the "Green School Towards Lower Carbon Bangkok" award offered by City Hall's Environment Department.
'Bean' there, done that; now for the long, tense wait
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/01/2016
» Despite the ongoing severe nationwide drought, rice farmer Mala Yoosuan is still hopeful for a good season. Her new crop — mung beans which are suitable to be grown in the dry season — is thriving at her farm.
Oasis in the urban desert
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/10/2014
» Over the years as plot after plot in his neighbourhood was sold to land developers, Krajang Chuenrung became even more determined to cling to his much-loved piece of farmland in Sai Mai district to feed his extended family.
Lumpini re-emerges from the protests
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/06/2014
» Joggers are taking the pathways and roads. The grandpa and grandma groups are taking back their corner on the lawn for their tai-chi and karaoke practice while enjoying morning tea. Kids are trying to balance themselves on roller-blades.
Down on the farm in the suburbs
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/01/2013
» With shopping malls, cinema complexes, pubs and bars liberally dotted around the capital, it is hardly surprising that educational venues such as museums struggle to boost visitor numbers.