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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.
Expo to unveil latest in sustainability
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/09/2024
» The Sustainability Expo 2024 (SX 2024), touted as the largest such event in the Asean region, will be held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center from Sept 27 to Oct 6.
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.
Planned fund to regulate fares
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/08/2024
» The Transport Ministry is studying the possibility of creating an infrastructure fund to buy back mass rapid transit projects from private companies. It says public ownership of these services could allow for a flat fare of 20 baht per ride.
Wage hikes stir discontent
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/05/2024
» To mark International Labour Day on Wednesday, academics and labour activists have stepped up their calls on the government to increase minimum daily wages for workers nationwide following rises in parts of 10 provinces that took effect on April 13.
Expert team 'must check Yellow Line'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/03/2024
» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) has proposed that independent agents and transport experts take part in examining the incidents that have affected the Yellow Line since Thursday.
Flat-rate fares get big thumbs-up
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/12/2023
» The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) has demanded the Transport Ministry cap the fare for the mass rapid transit system at 20 baht.
Width restrictions stymie three capital condo builds
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/09/2023
» The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) has inspected three small roads, or sois, in two districts and found that soon-to-be-built condominium projects in each might breach the law.
BMA urged to pay victims of overpass mishap
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/08/2023
» The Consumer Council on Friday called on the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and a construction company to pay compensation to those affected by a recent accident at an overpass at Bang Kapi intersection.
Prayut to preside over official Yellow Line opening
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/06/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will officially open the Yellow Line electric train system — now offering free rides to passengers on most parts of the route — on June 19, according to a source in the Transport Ministry.