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The charm of Songkran
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 11/04/2024
» After being listed as a Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage late last year, Songkran is gaining momentum in drawing tourists to Thailand. In an attempt to boost tourism, Thai New Year celebrations get under way today and will last until April 17 in various places.
New station plan threatens historic buildings
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/06/2023
» The new Democracy Monument Station plan has come under fire for its likely impact on historic buildings in one of Bangkok's oldest neighbourhoods.
Purple Line plans worry art chiefs
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/04/2023
» The Fine Arts Department has raised concerns over the need to avoid as many historic sites as possible along a new extension of the Purple Line which will run through Bangkok's Rattanakosin Island old town area.
Police brace for youth rally
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/08/2021
» City police are gearing up for a political rally tomorrow, after the anti-government Free Youth group announced plans to march to the Grand Palace.
Jatuporn, Nitithorn face charges related to Saturday rallies
Online Reporters, Published on 27/06/2021
» Police will gather evidence to press five charges against organisers and participants of the anti-government rallies on Saturday, Metropolitan Police Bureau deputy commissioner Pol Maj Gen Piya Tawichai said on Sunday.
Twelve canals eyed to ease city transport
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 04/08/2019
» The Transport Ministry plans to develop and integrate Klong Mahasawat and 11 other canals into Bangkok's main transport system as part of its long-term plan to solve the city's worsening traffic congestion.
Parking up the right tree
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/06/2018
» After a 26-year battle between Mahakan Fort residents and City Hall, the place this storied community once called home is now occupied by a 4-rai public park called Mahakan Fort Park, which lies adjacent to one of the historic fort's walls. It is located near the foot of Phan Fa Lilat Bridge off Ratchadamnoen Avenue.