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Power cut at Hua Mak causes delays
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/03/2024
» The Metropolitan Rapid Transit's (MRT) Yellow Line had another hiccup yesterday at Lat Phrao station. The monorail had only just resumed service after a Thursday incident where some parts fell from the track. It is now operating but with limited services.
Work on collapsed On Nut road to resume in March
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/01/2024
» Construction on the collapsed On Nut-Lat Krabang elevated road is expected to resume in March, with the plan now under revision, said the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's (BMA) Public Works Department.
Push on for rail 'missing link'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/05/2023
» Pressure is mounting on the operators of Bangkok's Green and Yellow lines to construct a 2.6-kilometre missing link between the two electric train systems to make it easier for commuters to change lines at Ratchayothin and Lat Phrao stations.
Driving licence point deductions to start Jan 9
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/12/2022
» A points deduction system for traffic violations will begin on Jan 9 next year, with the loss of all points resulting in a 90-day suspension of drivers’ licences, according to officials.
Row over impeachment bill
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/06/2022
» The National Municipal League of Thailand (NMLT) has called on the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to join in opposing a bill which, if passed, will make it possible to remove local leaders by impeachment.
City garbage collection fee hike put off
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/09/2019
» The Bangkok Council on Friday postponed the long-planned four-fold increase in the garbage collection fee, this time until late next year.
The road from dependence to self-sufficiency
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/05/2019
» There are more than 300,000 autistic people in Thailand, while only about 200 of them have "proper" jobs and live independent lives.
A delicious slice of history
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/04/2018
» Khanom Farang Kudi Chin, the Portuguese cake made by the Kudi Chin community in Thon Buri district, has been selected by City Hall as one of the six "local wisdoms" of Bangkok considered worth preserving.
Forbidden fruit spurs illegal dorms
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/11/2017
» Illegal university dormitories, which allow male and female students to cohabit, have become rampant after a controversial act was passed two years ago.
Gift from the gods
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/11/2017
» Imagine stumbling upon a treasured relic that belonged to the beloved king of your country and not realising it until a crowd of reporters appeared at your office clamouring for details and interviews.