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Harnessing data to boost road safety
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/02/2026
» Inspired by Japan's long-term success in reducing road fatalities, Thailand is entering a critical period of learning and reform in road safety, a message underscored at the 3rd Thailand Road Traffic Safety Forum.
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.
Council approves big BMA debt fufilment budget
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/11/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Council has approved the request by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration request for a 14.54-billion-baht budget for paying the debt owed to Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC), the operator of the BTS Skytrain.
Delay for N1 expressway tunnel option
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/10/2024
» The Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) is likely to scrap a proposal to build an underground route to replace a controversial section of the N1 Expressway development after questions were raised about its financial viablility.
Graft claims hit BMA officials
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/07/2024
» At least 25 officials at the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) are believed to have been involved in alleged bidding price collusion, which resulted in the BMA purchasing gym equipment for seven projects at vastly inflated prices totalling 77.22 million baht, City Hall said on Tuesday, citing results of a preliminary investigation.
PM supports study for new airport
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/03/2024
» Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin has thrown his support behind the plan to build a new airport in the northeastern province of Kalasin.
Chadchart 'not opposed' to 4am closing time
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/10/2023
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said he isn't opposed to the plan to extend entertainment venues' night operating hours as long as all agencies concerned are ready to enforce the law to minimise any adverse impact on society.
Land bridge megaproject still on the burner
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/09/2023
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has denied putting the brakes on the southern land bridge megaproject worth an estimated 1 trillion baht, though he says a thorough study is required before it can go ahead.
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.
New Bang Sue logo process ruled inappropriate
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/01/2023
» The "special" method used to hire a contractor for the nameplate and logo redesign of Bang Sue Grand Station was not appropriate, the probe into the issue has concluded.