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A natural 'cycle' of rehabilitation
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/09/2014
» The residents of old Bang Lamphu have found a novel way to make cycling fun and environmentally friendly and are combing it with heightened tourism appeal. And it is paying off.
Chatuchak green zone moves closer to reality
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/11/2013
» City Hall expects to start building the much-delayed Utthayan Chatuchak green project next year after satisfying people's worries over the need to cut down trees for the park to be built.
A step in time for ballroom
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/08/2013
» Ballroom dancing is decidedly out of fashion in the modern age, but enthusiasts have clung tenaciously to their dying art in the 78-year-old Lumpini Hall in Lumpini Park for years. But for now, they will need to find a new home as the venue has been closed for renovation.
Lack of funds holds back royal temple's upgrade
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/07/2013
» Wat Suthat Thepwararam sits serenely beside Bangkok's Giant Swing. Its majestic ubosoth in typical Siamese architectural style is known around the world and draws hordes of tourists and locals each day.
Police launch an arresting museum
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/02/2013
» Museums don't generally register very high among Thais on their list of places for a day out, but the police hope a new facility dedicated to them will be an exception.
Down on the farm in the suburbs
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/01/2013
» With shopping malls, cinema complexes, pubs and bars liberally dotted around the capital, it is hardly surprising that educational venues such as museums struggle to boost visitor numbers.
Unsnarling a nasty traffic jam
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/10/2012
» The crowded Siriraj intersection has provided the city with some of its nastiest traffic gridlocks but that will soon change for the better.
Governor denies billboard tie
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/10/2012
» Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra yesterday defended himself against criticism he was invoking the institution of the monarchy in the upcoming city governor election.
Rama VIII memorial park opens
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/06/2012
» His Majesty the King will today preside over the unveiling of the King Rama VIII statue and a newly created public park which will be a new iconic venue for the capital, offering peace and quiet and a commemorative domain for King Ananda Mahidol.
Pyrotechnics minus the ordinary perils
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/01/2012
» With fireworks now infamous following the deadly Chinese New Year disaster in Suphan Buri on Tuesday, the spotlight has fallen on pyrotechnics manufacturers.