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A beautiful family history
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/06/2014
» It can be a source of great pride to live in a house that's more than a century and a half old, but it's pride that comes with a cost.
Lumpini re-emerges from the protests
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/06/2014
» Joggers are taking the pathways and roads. The grandpa and grandma groups are taking back their corner on the lawn for their tai-chi and karaoke practice while enjoying morning tea. Kids are trying to balance themselves on roller-blades.
‘Happiness’ returns to Victory Monument
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/06/2014
» It was hot, but the crowd at Victory Monument didn’t seem to mind as Sgt Chamnan Rungruang told jokes while unofficially kicking off the “Return Happiness to the Public” event thought up by the coup-makers yesterday afternoon.
Teaching them while they're young
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/05/2014
» The young pupils stare at the exhibition board and try to take in the information. Taxes, they are told, are an important part of life, and it's necessary for everyone to pay their share.
Crowds dash home before curfew starts
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/05/2014
» Public reaction to the coup is mixed. Some said they feared violence while others agreed with the army's decision to stage the coup. But most rushed home after the curfew announcement.
City’s ‘lung’ under threat
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/05/2014
» People escaping polluted Bangkok to enjoy the fresh air and greenery of Bang Kachao may soon find the journey is no longer possible.
Children's Museum doors finally open
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/05/2014
» Seven long years after the building was completed in 2007, the Children's Discovery Museum in Thung Khru district finally opened its doors last weekend — but unofficially, though.
Battle to save the 'big trees'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/05/2014
» No healthy city is complete without trees. Planting lots of large trees in urban areas can benefit not only the environment but also the people. That was the main reason behind the launch of the “Urban Tree Care” project.
The greening of Ratchadaphisek
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/05/2014
» One of the busiest areas of the capital for shopping, sightseeing, clubbing or just wandering, Ratchadaphisek Road is also one of the messiest, as City Hall acknowledges. And so changes are afoot.
New canal boat service gets under way
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/04/2014
» Commuter chaos is not sparing the Thonburi side of Bangkok, but an initiative by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is giving public transport users better and more convenient choices.