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New station plan irks local residents
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/06/2023
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) is waiting for the Fine Arts Department to approve its plan for the new Democracy Monument Station, which has come under fire from conservationists and residents alike over its likely impact on historic buildings, in what is one of Bangkok's oldest neighbourhoods.
MRTA station plan sparks city architecture row
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/06/2023
» A civil group has called on the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) to relocate an entry point into the Phan Fa station of its Purple Line to preserve century-old shophouses along Phra Sumen Road.
BTS extension 'not for BMA'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/09/2022
» Rosana Tositrakul, a former candidate for Bangkok governor, on Wednesday called on Bangkok city council to not take on ownership of two sections of the Green Line to avoid incurring a massive financial burden that would hamper any attempts to lower train fares.
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.
6 city candidates back welfare fund
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/04/2022
» Six candidates vying for the Bangkok governorship on Wednesday voiced their support for a proposal to set up a fund for women and impoverished groups, pledging to combine it into their policy platform.
Bangkok governor resigns to seek 'renewed term'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/03/2022
» After much anticipation, Pol Gen Aswin Kwanmuang announced on Thursday his resignation as Bangkok governor and plan to run as an independent in the city gubernatorial election expected in May.
Suchatvee to contest governor election
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/12/2021
» The Democrat Party has officially declared former university rector, Suchatvee Suwansawat, as its candidate for the next Bangkok governor election.
Activist network slams Chao Phraya promenade project
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/12/2019
» Activists from 35 groups have voiced their strong opposition to the planned Chao Phraya Riverside Promenade project that City Hall claims no-one any longer objects to.