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City gains stronger powers against smog
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/09/2025
» Bangkok will be designated a "special pollution control zone" from November to March in an unprecedented attempt to tackle the city's chronic smog, governor Chadchart Sittipunt announced on Tuesday.
City blueprint tests governor's green credentials
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/02/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has revised its city plan, drawing the ire of people who fear the imposition of the new zoning rules will have a negative impact on their properties.
PM gets back to mopping up
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/10/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha plans to visit people and provinces affected by severe flooding following the Constitutional Court ruling in his favour that could see his tenure as premier last until 2025.
Aswin undecided on re-election bid
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/11/2021
» Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang has poured cold water on speculation that he is looking to run for a second term after former police chief Chakthip Chaijinda announced his withdrawal from the the next gubernatorial race.
Curbs eased further for city hairdressers, salons
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/09/2021
» Barber shops and hair salons in shopping malls in Bangkok are allowed to reopen, but they must limit service hours per customer to no more than two hours, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) said on Saturday.
Osaka inspires 'maverick' Utain
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/05/2020
» Veteran politician Utain Shartpinyo is using the issue of mounting rubbish and traffic congestion in the capital as a political platform to garner votes for the Bangkok election next year.
The peril on Thai pavements
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/08/2019
» A video clip of a Japanese woman blocking motorcycles from riding on the pavement has once again reminded society about the state of Thailand's shared public spaces.
Villages go all out to charm tourists
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/05/2018
» The government has announced a new strategy to bolster local tourism by encouraging locals to promote their villages' charm and unique products.