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Latest gun amnesty bill goes to cabinet
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/02/2024
» The Interior Ministry has completed drafting an amnesty bill for illegal firearms owners and will soon submit it for cabinet approval, the ministry spokeswoman, Traisuree Traisaranakul, said yesterday.
Khao San Road ready for return of holiday water revellers
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/04/2023
» Khao San Road in Bangkok will be closed from noon to 8pm from Thursday to Saturday for water-splashing events during Songkran, and this is expected to generate 30-40 million baht a day, says a local business leader.
City officials blamed for illegal markets at Seri Villa
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/03/2018
» The Bangkok Council has found about 20 city officials were at fault in allowing markets to operate illegally at Seri Villa, where two angry aunties attacked a parked truck with an axe and a metal pole.
Markets won't be axed despite angry aunties, says governor
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/02/2018
» Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang assured vendors that they were welcome to resume trading at the Seri Villa estate, where two elderly residents attacked a pickup truck blocking their driveway, as long as the market operators comply with rules.
Parking rage fracas sparks flea market talks
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/02/2018
» Police in Prawet are to call a meeting with district officers and the operators of four local flea markets this week to discuss parking issues after video clips showing two women attacking a pickup truck parked across the entrance to their house went viral.
BMA takes baby steps to drain waters
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/05/2017
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is improving the city's ability to withstand flash floods with new facilities, tools and manpower, a crucial move given the capital can now see up to 60mm of rainfall in 24 hours and monsoon rains cause canal levels to rise.
Sun ushers in new canal era
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/08/2014
» At first glance, the green compact boat seems like any other passenger vessel plying the Chao Phraya River. But when passengers get up close, the differences that mark it as a special commuter vehicle become quickly obvious — no pollution is generated by its engine.