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Construction peril demands action
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/10/2025
» Accidents at large-scale construction sites in Thailand occur often -- only to quietly fade from public attention, leaving no trace of lasting accountability.
Weight rule 'needs better enforcement'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/11/2023
» The Transport Ministry has ordered all relevant agencies to cooperate with the police to assist its crackdown on overloaded trucks, after concrete slabs on a major road in Bangkok caved in last week.
City flyover contractor set new deadline
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/07/2023
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has imposed a new deadline on the contractor of the Na Ranong intersection flyover to finish the long-delayed project by the end of this month.
Chao Phraya bridge to open in 2024
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/03/2023
» Construction of the country's widest river bridge, over the Chao Phraya in Bangkok, is expected to be completed next year.
Bridge merits royal name
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/05/2022
» The expressway authority is seeking a royally-sponsored name for a new landmark bridge under construction, to honour His Majesty the King.
Third bridge to be built in Songkhla
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/02/2022
» The construction of a third bridge across Songkhla Lake, linking Krasae Sin district in Songkhla province with Khao Chaison district in Phatthalung, is expected to begin in 2023 ahead of it opening in 2026, Department of Rural Roads Director-General Apirath Chaiwongnoy said yesterday.
Construction of 3rd Songkhla Lake bridge to start next year
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/02/2022
» The construction of a third bridge across Songkhla Lake, linking Krasae Sin district in Songkhla province with Khao Chaison district in Phatthalung, is expected to begin in 2023 and be open for use in 2026, Department of Rural Roads director-general Apirath Chaiwongnoy said.
Resignations dim trust in Aswin
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/07/2019
» It has not been easy for Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang to convince the public to trust him after last week's comments that the resignations of two of his deputy governors were because of health-related reasons.
Six telecoms decry True cable lease
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/06/2019
» Six telecom companies have petitioned Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha against City Hall's decision to lease underground cable conduits to True Corporation, claiming it will "destroy fair competition" in the internet and cable communications industry.
True 'won't monopolise' cable project
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/06/2019
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has dismissed accusations it has allowed True Corporation to monopolise its underground cable project, saying the telecom operator will only lease cable conduits, not operate the whole system.