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Red Line extension relocation eyed
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/02/2026
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has moved to overhaul the design of its Red Line suburban railway extension, proposing to relocate and rename the planned Ratchawithi Station to create a direct link with Ramathibodi Hospital, in a bid to improve passenger convenience and urban connectivity.
MRTA eyes Japan model for Praram 9
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/12/2025
» Tokyo: The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) is adopting Japan's well-established Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) model as it prepares to launch its first commercial land development project early next year.
Thailand studies commercial drones for air transport
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/10/2025
» Thai government agencies have joined forces to promote the commercial use of drones for air transport and delivery innovations.
Consumer council backs 20 baht cap on fares
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/09/2024
» The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) supports the Transport Ministry's plan to cap the fare on mass transit electric train services at 20 baht per trip, according to Saree Ongsomwang, TCC secretary-general.
MoU aims to inspire youth in science and sustainability
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/08/2024
» The UN Global Compact Network Thailand (UNGCNT) has partnered with the National Science Museum (NSM) to promote science, technology, and sustainable development among Thai children.
City Hall tackles homeless hub
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/07/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is to limit drop-in facilities for homeless people living on Ratchadamnoen Avenue to tidy up the area.
BMA prepares for 'super-aged societies'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/03/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) held a workshop to launch the so-called Urban Sandbox: Klang Model at BMA General Hospital, which aims to improve healthcare for the increasing number of elderly people in Bangkok's inner-city areas.
Succour for the homeless
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/05/2022
» With Bangkok's governor election just around the corner, most candidates have highlighted several issues in their campaigns. Yet one topic remains mostly unaddressed -- the homeless.
City Hall orders staggered hours in fight against smog
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/01/2020
» City Hall has ordered about 20,000 personnel to start work at 10am instead of 8am and suspended classes at its 437 schools on Wednesday in its fight against unhealthy smog levels.
Capital's healthcare hub to get makeover
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/10/2019
» Bangkok's Yothi neighbourhood, which is known as the capital city's healthcare hub due to its high concentration of medical facilities, is set to undergo a significant redevelopment to make it more "friendly" -- both for locals and long-term residents -- under the Yothi Medical Innovation District (YMID) initiative.