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Brain trust puts policy into action
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/07/2022
» Working behind the scenes in the governor's back office, Kessara Thanyalakpark is busy working out ways to rise to the challenge of making Bangkok a truly liveable city.
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.
Life in the bike lane
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/07/2014
» When Supannee Homsuwan saw a white bicycle logo painted on the ground of a small soi off Charoen Krung Road, she knew the narrow lane would lead her back to somewhere she could recognise.
Up above the milling crowd
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/07/2014
» In a city where the roads are uneven and the footpaths dominated by vendors, life in a wheelchair can be pretty tough. Many disabled feel they’re being told to either stay home or only get about in a private car.
BMA ups Songkran safety
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/04/2014
» City Hall has launched a campaign aimed at increasing safety at four major areas for Songkran revellers in Bangkok.
Battling a plague called roadworks
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/10/2013
» As if Ram Intra Road didn't have enough problems with heavy traffic congestion. Yesterday morning, the usual bumper-to-bumper chaos was in full swing when an unusual accident occurred that completed the frustrating daily commute.
Free 'songthaew' rides ease commuter safety fears
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/09/2013
» The newly launched night-safe songthaew ride can help bring residents closer to City Hall's efforts to improve security, according to administrators.
Unseen 'eyes' pry into all corners
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/07/2013
» City Hall is planning to boost its "police eyes" capability in an effort to ensure criminal suspects do not evade its monitoring, even in areas where people rarely go.
A fresh start to fighting drugs
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/06/2013
» The seemingly unstoppable flood of methamphetamine and crystal methamphetamine into Bangkok has forced City Hall to take a fresh look at its attempts to prevent youngsters from being lured into taking drugs.
Skytrain extension ticket down to B10
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/05/2013
» The fare for onward travel to the six BTS stations between On Nut and Bearing has been cut from 15 baht to 10 baht, effective today, Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra said on Friday.