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Teaching them while they're young
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/05/2014
» The young pupils stare at the exhibition board and try to take in the information. Taxes, they are told, are an important part of life, and it's necessary for everyone to pay their share.
Crowds dash home before curfew starts
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/05/2014
» Public reaction to the coup is mixed. Some said they feared violence while others agreed with the army's decision to stage the coup. But most rushed home after the curfew announcement.
City’s ‘lung’ under threat
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/05/2014
» People escaping polluted Bangkok to enjoy the fresh air and greenery of Bang Kachao may soon find the journey is no longer possible.
Children's Museum doors finally open
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/05/2014
» Seven long years after the building was completed in 2007, the Children's Discovery Museum in Thung Khru district finally opened its doors last weekend — but unofficially, though.
Battle to save the 'big trees'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/05/2014
» No healthy city is complete without trees. Planting lots of large trees in urban areas can benefit not only the environment but also the people. That was the main reason behind the launch of the “Urban Tree Care” project.
The greening of Ratchadaphisek
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/05/2014
» One of the busiest areas of the capital for shopping, sightseeing, clubbing or just wandering, Ratchadaphisek Road is also one of the messiest, as City Hall acknowledges. And so changes are afoot.
New canal boat service gets under way
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/04/2014
» Commuter chaos is not sparing the Thonburi side of Bangkok, but an initiative by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is giving public transport users better and more convenient choices.
Old heads celebrate over Songkran
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/04/2014
» They may be more than a hundred years old, but Keng Thanawatyangyong and his neighbour Thongkham Saibua will be a key part of the Songkran Day celebration tomorrow.
BMA ups Songkran safety
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/04/2014
» City Hall has launched a campaign aimed at increasing safety at four major areas for Songkran revellers in Bangkok.
Saving the Bang Khunthian coast will cost B1.5bn
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/04/2014
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is conducting an environmental impact assessment before investing 1.5 billion baht in its long-delayed breakwater project to stop the receding coastline in Bang Khunthian district.