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Fuel support starts April 1
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/03/2026
» The government will roll out targeted fuel subsidies for the transport sector from April 1, Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has confirmed, as operators grapple with mounting costs and looming freight rate increases.
2025 a 'turning point' for Bangkok
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/01/2026
» From a collapsing road to contentious transit debts, tighter pet rules and higher rubbish fees, 2025 marked a turning point in how Bangkok governs itself.
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.
Man of the people: Chadchart shapes up
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/12/2022
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt -- the city's first elected chief in nine years -- remains popular with the public since he secured a landslide victory in the gubernatorial election in May.
The centre will not hold
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/09/2022
» City Hall under the stewardship of governor Chadchart Sittipunt is looking to build a satellite town to "de-urbanise" Bangkok.
BMA delays new land tax payment till end-October
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/08/2020
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has extended the deadline for land and building tax payments until Oct 31, said governor Aswin Kwanmuang.
'Ladybug Library' takes flight in Lumpini
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/11/2018
» Ared ladybug lives in the heart of Lumpini Park, the country's first public park, but it cannot fly and its black spots were not designed to scare away predators. Quite the reverse: it is being billed as a new magnet to promote early education in Thailand.
Songkhla town closes in on World Heritage status
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/10/2018
» Songkhla has become known as the major economic hub in the deep South.
From urban jungle, a mega park
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/07/2018
» Imagine three major city parks -- Chatuchak, Queen Sirikit, and Wachirabenchathat (or the State Railway Public Park) -- merged into one. The result would be the one behemoth reminiscent of London's The Mall.
Bad bridge vibes
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/04/2018
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's (BMA) plans to develop infrastructure for the Chao Phraya River have faced constant resistance, with one bridge in particular looking destined to never get built.