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Growing city eyesore
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/01/2026
» Inside Soi Ruam Rudi in Pathumwan district, two luxury high-rise buildings now stand sealed and silent, encircled by metal fencing and waiting for demolition.
Bangkok administration renovates Klong Toey Market
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/02/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is renovating a walkway at Klong Toey Market on Rama IV Road after dismantling an extension market that had occupied the footpath for almost two decades.
Klong Toey's Lao Market in Bangkok demolished for bus stop
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/12/2024
» The Lao Market in Klong Toey district of Bangkok is being demolished to broaden the pavement and install a bus stop, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Overpass removal talks to clear way for new rail line
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/10/2024
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) will speed up its discussions with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) regarding dismantling some of the city’s overpasses, this paving the way for the Orange Line’s construction. The western section of the Bang Khun Non-Min Buri rail system is expected to open by 2030.
BMA, MRTA to sign land transfer MoU
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/10/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) for the handover of areas during construction of the western section of the Orange Line this week.
BMA lists Ashton Asoke possibilities
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/08/2023
» Any resolution to Ashton Asoke condominium's legal tussle rests with three applicable sections of a related law, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Evicted locals threaten to sue Bangkok governor
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/06/2019
» A group of 100 representatives from relocated canal-side communities in Bangkok are threatening to sue city governor Aswin Kwanmuang if he fails to speed up the much-delayed dismantling of houses that encroach on Klong Lat Phrao.
Urban sprawl has killer consequences for residents
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/02/2019
» Living in cities like Bangkok poses unique risks from which rural dwellers are spared. For example, urban residents face the risk of being caged inside fire-stricken buildings or the possibility of an accident on mass transit.
BMA plays down dispute over green market closure
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/09/2018
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) on Thursday played down reports about JJ Green Market vendors refusing to move out by the Sept 12 deadline.
BMA tipped to appeal 'axe' case
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/05/2018
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is considering appealing the Central Administrative Court's ruling that ordered it to pay compensation to three residents in Seri Villa Housing Estate whose house was surrounded by five markets.