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Early House dissolution 'likely'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/12/2022
» Potential mass defections to the Bhumjaithai Party could trigger an early House dissolution, according to political observers.
Sakoltee wins Suthep's backing
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/05/2022
» Former protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban has vouched for Bangkok governor candidate Sakoltee Phattiyakul as he is running independently and has a proven track record of fighting against "Thaksinocracy".
Aswin set to quit in bid for 2nd term
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/03/2022
» Pol Gen Aswin Kwanmuang may step down as Bangkok governor next week to prepare his candidacy for a second term in office, according to a source at City Hall.
Osaka inspires 'maverick' Utain
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/05/2020
» Veteran politician Utain Shartpinyo is using the issue of mounting rubbish and traffic congestion in the capital as a political platform to garner votes for the Bangkok election next year.
Suchatvee linked to City Hall
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/07/2019
» Suchatvee Suwansawat, president of King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), has remained coy over a possible run for Bangkok governor later this year, yet his flood control strategy is the kind of policy upon which campaigns are built.
Time running out for city district councillors
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/09/2018
» 'Because Phra Nakhon district is my home, I still want to continue doing this duty. How could I trust the people from somewhere else to do the job? They don't even know the way of life of people here. Those civil servants come and go. As for us, born and raised here, we won't move away."
Wastewater treatment fee plan resurfaces, 15 years on
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/03/2018
» City Hall has dusted off a draft regulation to impose a wastewater treatment fee on Bangkok residents, 15 years after it was first flagged.
Aswin has big plans for BMA schools
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/01/2018
» Aswin Kwanmuang is the first appointed governor of Bangkok in the last 30 years but he claimed the role as much by accident as by design.
Top five city stories of the year
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/12/2017
» The year 2017 will be remembered as an uncommon year for the capital city and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Aswin insists he is not tied to any party
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/10/2016
» New Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang insists he is "not politically aligned to any party" and that his focus will be on managing traffic and providing shelter for people.