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Jab drive at Thon Buri temples
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/07/2021
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration(BMA) will start inoculating monks and temple workers on the Thon Buri side of the city tomorrow.
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.
Seeing grey: Bracing for an elderly population explosion
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/06/2018
» If you were to ask the people of Bangkok what problems they most earnestly want the city to solve, most respondents would point to nagging issues like traffic congestion, flash floods and the need to preserve more green space.
Carbon-busting Surao Lamkaek students win green award
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/09/2017
» Surao Lamkaek, a nondescript school in the outer Bangkok district of Nong Chok, has beaten 73 other schools across the city to win top prize in the "Green School Towards Lower Carbon Bangkok" award offered by City Hall's Environment Department.
The word on the street food
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/08/2017
» Bangkok pedestrians disgruntled about limited space on pavements occupied by street food vendors and tired of stepping around piles of garbage might change their attitude if they meet vendors on crowded Yaowarat Road.
Chidlom tragedy sparks calls for tree care improvements
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/05/2017
» Trees, especially large ones, are often seen as natural symbols of strength, but like man-made structures they can become dangerous and possibly fatal if left neglected without proper and adequate care.
Thailand's 'dancing grannies' show there is life after 60
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/05/2017
» New 48-hour courses for the elderly in Bangkok on subjects ranging from nutrition and legal rights to a watered-down version of tai chi shows there is life after you retire while also addressing concerns tied to having one of the world's fastest-ageing populations.
Job gives Aunty Jum a new lease of life
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/04/2017
» In her late 50s, nothing could have made Kwanchanok Boonbamrung -- fondly known as Aunty Jum -- happier than being offered a job close to her home. Her cloud of depression was immediately lifted.
BMA gives reprieve to 2 street food roads
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/04/2017
» Street food will be improved in regard to hygiene and safety for tourists and locals, according to City Hall, which continues its programme to close down all street food sales despite public outcry.
On your bike -- but let's not hassle riverside residents
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/02/2017
» All urban cyclists are keen to see dedicated bike lanes put in place, but most understand that they should not cause problems for others.