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Work halted at crane fall site
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/06/2019
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has ordered construction to be halted at a 20-storey hotel until March next year after a crane at the site collapsed last Wednesday, injuring 10 schoolgirls at the adjacent Assumption Convent School.
Japanese flood plan floated
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/06/2019
» City Hall should adopt a Japanese idea and build two underground kaem ling water retention areas as a long-term solution to better deal with flooding in Bangkok, according to the rector of a leading technological institute.
Canal's redevelopment sees local hopes swell
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/04/2019
» Khlong Lat Phrao, a major canal in Bangkok, was once known for its putrid water, proliferation of rubbish and land encroachment along its banks.
Expressway hideaways a chance for urban renewal
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/01/2019
» Areas under expressways in Bangkok often go overlooked. Despite some of this space being located in business areas, the property remains untouched.
What Bangkok can expect in 2019 from Aswin
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/01/2019
» 2019 is going to be the year in which Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang will be more generous and refrain from implementing policies which may upset people.
Loy Krathong festival ushers in new era for Klong Ong Ang
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/11/2018
» One of the most picturesque and much-anticipated festivals in Bangkok is Loy Krathong which falls this Thursday.
High-rise condos put forgotten neighbourhood back on the map
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/11/2018
» Charoen Nakhon Road in Klong San district hasn’t been a hot topic until recently. Only some Bangkok residents living near the Chao Phraya River and the old town know where it is.
Flood-prone roads to get underground pipes soon
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/08/2018
» The installation of new underground pipes on three roads prone to floods -- Yaowarat, Charoen Krung and Song Sawat -- is set to be complete next month. Once installed, the pipes will help the city better deal with flooding resulting from the overflow of small sewers.
Going underground
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/08/2018
» Chaeng Watthana Road, or Highway No. 304, is notorious for being struck by flash floods. Within a matter of minutes heavy rain can turn the road into something verging on a small canal, which usually takes at least three hours to drain.
The future's bright, the future's green
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/07/2018
» Bangkok has been compared to Singapore in many respects. The Lion City clearly has an edge in terms of security, economic strength and overall development while Bangkok trumps most rivals in terms of culture, excitement and a fun-filled lifestyle.