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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.
BRT set to see upgrades
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/04/2024
» Bangkok's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system will receive a few upgrades this year, with electric buses set to start joining its fleet in July, and a planned expansion of the route in the works.
Transport Co addresses MP's gripes with Mo Chit 2
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/12/2023
» The Transport Company Ltd has responded to a complaint from an MP of the Move Forward Party (MFP) about poor facilities at Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak), or Mo Chit 2, and a lack of connections to other forms of public transport serving commuters.
Suriya apologises for petrol tax remark
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/12/2023
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit clarified on Friday a proposal to raise the excise tax on petrol in Greater Bangkok to encourage motorists to shift towards public transport was just an idea, saying he had no plan to implement it.
Groups urge govt to scrap 4am opening
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/12/2023
» Temperance groups and road safety advocates are urging the government to rethink its plan to allow bars, clubs and other entertainment venues to operate until 4am, saying authorities have not taken the necessary precautions to prevent alcohol-related accidents.
Thai Smile-THAI merger 'to cut losses'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/02/2023
» Thai Airways International (THAI) Public Company Limited revealed on Friday that Thai Airways is merging Thai Smile Airways with THAI to reduce losses.
SRT given 1 week to avert station losses
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/01/2021
» Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob is calling on the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to come up with a plan to generate at least 400 million baht a year from its management of the commercial space at Bang Sue grand station.
New rail links to ease jams
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/01/2021
» Hopes are high that this year, Bangkok will see a reduction in traffic congestion and improvements in air quality, as several mass transit systems under construction for the past few years are scheduled to begin limited trial operations.
Vision to put Yala 'back on its feet'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/10/2020
» Mayor of Yala City municipality Pongsak Yingchoncharoen has more than 17 years of experience in managing the city once severely affected by the southern conflict. With the Covid-19 pandemic making things worse for local people, now is one of the most challenging times of his working life.
City Hall bows to pressure on BACC takeover
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/05/2018
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) agreed Wednesday to put on hold its plan to take over management of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) in Pathumwan district.