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BMA poised for landmark bus ban
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/09/2013
» Busy traffic around landmark tourist sites in Bangkok could soon be a thing of the past with a parking ban for tour buses and vans expected to be enforced later next month.
Fire trucks stay idle until dispute over
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/09/2013
» City Hall will not utilise the fire trucks and fire boats at the centre of a procurement scandal until the legal dispute over their purchase is settled by an international arbitrator.
Leave your cars at home!
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/09/2013
» A car-free day campaign is in full swing in Bangkok as City Hall seeks to encourage residents to hop on public transportation.
B2.4bn drainage tunnel contract signed
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/09/2013
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has signed 2.4 billion baht in contracts for the building of a huge new drainage tunnel to help end flooding in six inner districts of Bangkok.
Bangkok braces for more rain
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/09/2013
» Rain will fall over most of the capital city for another day on Friday after causing flooding in some districts in the early hours of Thursday.
Free 'songthaew' rides ease commuter safety fears
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/09/2013
» The newly launched night-safe songthaew ride can help bring residents closer to City Hall's efforts to improve security, according to administrators.
Phetkasem Road to get five flyovers
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/08/2013
» The Public Works Department of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to build flyovers at five intersections on Phetkasem Road to relieve traffic congestion.
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.
Locals blast abbot over development project
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/08/2013
» People living near Wat Kanlayanamit Maha Wihan in Thon Buri who have been fighting a long-running battle against commercial development of temple land, say they believe the abbot's business interests are the real motivation.
Pupils chow down at school
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/08/2013
» The perception by Bangkok residents of city-run schools being of poor quality compared with other state-run and private institutions has long been a worry to City Hall.