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Pridiyathorn urges curbs on populism
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/11/2013
» Former deputy prime minister and finance minister MR Pridiyathorn Devakula is recommending the constitution be amended to limit government spending on populist projects to protect the country's future.
Sukhumbhand denies favouring rally
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/11/2013
» Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra on Thursday shrugged off Deputy Interior Minister Wisarn Techathirawat's threat to get him sacked over his role in supporting anti-government protesters at various places in Bangkok.
Home security gets a pair of magic eyes
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/11/2013
» In a spread-out city like Bangkok, anything that can help to fight crime is welcomed by police, and they have high hopes for their latest project - a new surveillance and crime suppression service.
The Buddha in high definition
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/11/2013
» The dark, dusky and musty museums of old are always a fascination to a certain type of aficionado, with loads of displays of ancient artifacts and screeds of explanations. They are often quite daunting to the young and the curious.
Senior cops with Dem ties shifted
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/11/2013
» The city police chief has abruptly transferred four senior police officers linked with the opposition to temporarily work at the Centre for the Administration of Peace and Order (Capo), responsible for handling the Democrat Party-led rallies.
Battlelines drawn over Asoke elevated road
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/10/2013
» An elevated road project above the heavily congested Asoke Montri Road in Bangkok has been revived to relieve severe traffic problems - but locals continue to oppose it.
Battling a plague called roadworks
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/10/2013
» As if Ram Intra Road didn't have enough problems with heavy traffic congestion. Yesterday morning, the usual bumper-to-bumper chaos was in full swing when an unusual accident occurred that completed the frustrating daily commute.
NACC probes deeper in fire truck scandal
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/10/2013
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is preparing to further investigate more City Hall officials suspected of being involved in the scandal-plagued fire trucks and boats purchase.
Discontent washes down Khlong Saen Saep
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/10/2013
» While the extended shuttle boat service along Khlong Saen Saep has been a hit with commuters, it has failed to impress canal-side home owners who complain of river bank erosion from waves created by the boats plying the busy canal.
Dogged by a neighbour
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/09/2013
» If an owner is irresponsible, man's best friend can become an unbearable nuisance to neighbours - especially those living in row houses or townhouses in big cities.