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Man with a vision barely dimmed
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/03/2022
» Sakoltee Phattiyakul has thrown his hat in the ring for the Bangkok governor election race, with a pledge to build a better capital for residents.
Operators threaten to hike fares
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 20/09/2014
» Public transport operators have threatened to raise their service fares if authorities hike fuel prices next month.
Deadly grenade 'fired from Pratunam intersection'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/02/2014
» Police believe the grenade used in Sunday's bomb attack in Bangkok's Ratchaprasong area was fired from an M79 grenade launcher by someone at the Pratunam intersection.
More boats, services for Monday
Online Reporters, Published on 07/01/2014
» Boat operators on the Chao Phraya river and Saen Saep canal will increase the number of vessels and service frequencies on Jan 13 when anti-government protesters plan to shut down Bangkok, the Marine Department said on Tuesday.
Shuttle boat forced to suspend services
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/10/2013
» The Saen Saep shuttle boat has suspended services after heavy rainfall caused water levels to increase.
Discontent washes down Khlong Saen Saep
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/10/2013
» While the extended shuttle boat service along Khlong Saen Saep has been a hit with commuters, it has failed to impress canal-side home owners who complain of river bank erosion from waves created by the boats plying the busy canal.
B2.4bn drainage tunnel contract signed
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/09/2013
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has signed 2.4 billion baht in contracts for the building of a huge new drainage tunnel to help end flooding in six inner districts of Bangkok.
Reckless boat driver punished
Published on 05/04/2013
» The driver of a Bangkok commuter boat which churned up waves that swamped passengers on a pier has had his licence suspended and the boat's controller has been fined.
BMA ordered to build canal walkway
Online Reporters, Published on 21/02/2013
» The Central Administrative Court on Wednesday ordered the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to build a walkway and a bicycle lane along one side of Saen Saep canal from the mouth of Sukhumvit Soi 39 to Asoke bridge, after a woman fell into the canal and drowned on Jan 5, 2010.
Abhisit admits Democrats in for tough fight
Published on 26/01/2013
» Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has admitted his party's candidate in the upcoming Bangkok governor election, Sukhumbhand Paribatra, is in a tight race with Pheu Thai's Pongsapat Pongcharoen.