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Chadchart suspends gym equipment programme
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/06/2024
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt on Friday suspended the 40-million-baht procurement programme for gym equipment for three sports centres run by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) amid an outcry over suspected corruption.
Governor confident Bangkok has enough beds
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/04/2021
» The capital has sufficient beds to cope with the recent spike in Covid-19 linked to the Thong Lor area cluster, according to Bangkok governor Aswin Khwanmuang.
A step in time for ballroom
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/08/2013
» Ballroom dancing is decidedly out of fashion in the modern age, but enthusiasts have clung tenaciously to their dying art in the 78-year-old Lumpini Hall in Lumpini Park for years. But for now, they will need to find a new home as the venue has been closed for renovation.
Futsal stadium finally nears kick-off time
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/06/2013
» Seven months ago, the Bangkok Futsal Arena became a nightmare and an extreme embarrassment for City Hall when construction could not be completed in time to host last year's Fifa Futsal World Cup.
Troubled arena changes name,but still can't draw a crowd
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/11/2012
» City Hall yesterday renamed the troubled Bangkok Futsal Arena as "Bangkok Arena Nong Chok", and put on an inspection tour _ but hardly any invited officials came.
City mulls suing Fifa for futsal arena blow
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/11/2012
» City Hall is considering suing Fifa over its decision to not use the Bangkok Futsal Arena to host the 2012 Futsal World Cup, as the Pheu Thai Party says it will seek to investigate City Hall's handling of the stadium.
Fifa delays decision on futsal arena use
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/10/2012
» Fifa has yet to decide whether to use the Bangkok Futsal Arena as the main venue for the Futsal World Cup 2012 following delays in completing the stadium's flooring.
Futsal organisers floored by import snag
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/10/2012
» Construction of the Bangkok Futsal Arena has hit another snag after imports of flooring materials from China failed to arrive in time.
Lumpinee set to hang up its gloves
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/10/2012
» The bell for the final round is set to be rung on the renowned - and somewhat notorious - Lumpinee Boxing Stadium after many decades as the greatest attraction for muay Thai fighters in the country.