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Chadchart's bold bridge plan
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/01/2026
» On today's fashionable Song Wat Road, where century-old shophouses have lately been reborn as cafes and design studios and the Chao Phraya River slips quietly past, a bridge exists -- for now -- only on paper.
Make Thai Airways fully private, former director urges
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/09/2025
» Former Thai Airways International board member Banyong Pongpanich has called on the government to sell all its shares in the airline, arguing that full privatisation is essential to prevent a return to bureaucratic inefficiency and political meddling.
Green light for AI traffic signals
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/09/2025
» For years, Bangkok's drivers have endured hours stuck in traffic. But a quiet revolution has been underway since February this year, when the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) partnered with Google on Project Green Light.
Structural checks urged after quake
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/05/2025
» The Thailand Structural Engineers Association (TSEA) has urged building owners to inspect and reinforce the structural integrity of their properties in preparation for future earthquakes, following recent tremors from Myanmar that were felt as far as Bangkok.
BMA moves to amend city rules
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/04/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will amend its 40-year-old BMA Act to modernise urban governance while enhancing the city's administrative efficiency, it says.
State Railway of Thailand budgets B24bn for new railcars
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/01/2025
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will procure 184 air-conditioned diesel railcars plus spare parts, with a budget of 24.1 billion baht to replace ageing cars that have been in use for 30 years.
Princess to attend dual Thai-Chinese celebration
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/01/2025
» Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will preside over the Opening Ceremony of the Yaowarat Chinese New Year Celebration, which will also mark the 50th anniversary of Thai-Chinese diplomatic relations on Jan 29.
K-pop's Lisa takes crown in bustling city of plenty
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/12/2024
» Amid a wealth of news and catchy headlines from Bangkok in 2024, the 'Bangkok Post' picked five of the most noteworthy to cap the year.
Overpass removal talks to clear way for new rail line
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/10/2024
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) will speed up its discussions with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) regarding dismantling some of the city’s overpasses, this paving the way for the Orange Line’s construction. The western section of the Bang Khun Non-Min Buri rail system is expected to open by 2030.
Thon Buri appraised for city plan
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/10/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has conducted an assessment of historical sites in Thon Buri to promote tourism and enhance the city development plan.