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Bangkok makeover on its way
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/07/2016
» Bangkok is taking another step toward its ideal look as the Urban Design and Development Centre (UDDC) has drawn up another bold plan to preserve three original neighbourhoods in Bangkok, citing they have historical and cultural value and unique identities.
Making the capital bicycle friendly is no easy feat
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/06/2016
» City cycle lanes have become an issue again in recent weeks since an improved track around Chitralada Palace caused a furore on social media over it being supposedly impractical, with its construction damaging big tree roots.
Spoonfuls of independence
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/06/2016
» 'Lifting a cup to my mouth is a difficult task for me. Eating is a real struggle," says Boonsan Theparak.
Is this Bangkok's chance to do renewal right?
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 29/05/2016
» At a glance, Charoen Krung Road looks no different from other Bangkok streets -- it's jammed with traffic most of the day and surrounded by clusters of buildings and narrow footpaths.
Navamindradhiraj University prepares city planners of the future
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/05/2016
» Knowledge is important for a student. But Bhichit Rattakul, rector of Navamindradhiraj University, knows very well that first-hand experience will better equip his students in their future careers.
BMA 'bungling tree care and maintenance' in Bangkok
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/05/2016
» 'Trees and stubs disfigured by incorrect pruning are everywhere. They are not pleasant to the eye. I am not sure if the authorities have the knowledge and skills required to trim trees," said Nirawan Poomngern.
Building a healthier neighbourhood
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/05/2016
» Sunee Saetia was never a big gym fan until City Hall recently renovated its youth centre in her Klong Toey neighbourhood.
Still Songkran-crazy
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 16/04/2016
» There was no let-up in the action on the last day of Songkran on Friday, and across the country water was still being thrown about with abandon as Thais and visitors tried to forget the worries of drought days ahead.
Mahakan eviction still looms large
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/03/2016
» The Mahakan Fort community made headlines again this week when the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) remained adamant it will remove the century-old community to pave the way for a new public park.
Bookworms in the capital rejoice
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/03/2016
» Bangkok bookworms can expect a new reading centre in town as City Hall has decided to turn a building in the old town into a modern library — Bangkok City Library.