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Governor makes 'work only' pledge
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/03/2013
» Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra began the first day of his second term at City Hall yesterday by calling on staff to put aside political differences.
Taking the canal option
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/03/2013
» Long-suffering Bangkok commuters would be forgiven for feeling left out of the planning mix, despite all the promises made during the recent governor election, but some consolation is heading their way in the form of a revived water transport system.
Creating this icon entails a devil of a time
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/02/2013
» For decades, the emblem of the Hindu god Indra riding Airavata, the mythological elephant, has adorned City Hall and provided a colourful backdrop to Bangkok's seat of power.
Fun on the gruelling campaign trail
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/02/2013
» As candidates for Bangkok governor hide their jitters over the election outcome behind beaming smiles, their accompanying campaigners are having fun behind the scenes after long days and exhausting work.
The power of garbage
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/01/2013
» Krungthep Thanakom Co (KT), the business arm of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), recently floated a new project to better deal with the enormous amount of rubbish in Bangkok - a power plant which generates electricity from trash.
Bangkok Futsal Arena
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/12/2012
» The Bangkok Futsal Arena in Nong Chok district was hurriedly built for the Fifa Futsal World Cup 2012 that Thailand hosted from Nov 1 to 18.
Coming to the aid of the disabled and elderly
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/12/2012
» Barraged by criticism that they have created an unfriendly city for the disabled and the elderly, Bangkok authorities have finally begun to redress the issue by introducing taxis specifically designed for those less mobile.
Sukhumbhand jumps gun on party nod
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/12/2012
» Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra kicked off his campaign for re-election at Siam Paragon shopping complex yesterday even though his Democrat Party has yet to announce its candidate.
Homeless folk offered lifeline
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/12/2012
» Some of the city's homeless will have a roof over their heads and hot meals with the recent opening of a shelter in Pomprap Sattruphai district.
Rent-a-bike gets new spin
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/12/2012
» As cycling slowly catches on as a popular pastime and mode of transport in the capital, City Hall is latching onto the trend by offering a bike rental service in the Siam Square area.