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Loy Krathong luck not with Ong Ang canal
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 22/11/2018
» Last week, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) put forward the idea of reclaiming the city's reputation as the "Venice of the East". Now guess what? City Hall this week has proposed another plan that will turn a city canal into the famous Cheonggyecheon Stream of Seoul.
City public space drive just a token effort
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 18/10/2018
» Last week, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) boasted it made three million baht in three months from the fines it imposed on motorcyclists who drove on pavements.
Copenhagen of East a long bike ride off
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 15/06/2017
» The sight of most of the candidates for the 2013 Bangkok governor elections riding bicycles during the campaign, plus their promises to promote this mode of eco-friendly public transportation, made me think our capital could soon be dubbed the Copenhagen of the East.
City clean-up is becoming a waste of space
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 25/05/2017
» In just three years, a number of pavements and public areas in Bangkok have been reclaimed and tidied up, thanks to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's (BMA) "clean-up campaign", which was backed by the military regime. But whether these spots really serve the needs of Bangkok residents remains in doubt.
Beer biz will lose fizz unless we hone craft
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 25/01/2017
» When I read the news about a law graduate being arrested on Saturday for "illegally" brewing and selling his beer at his home in Nonthaburi, my tastebuds tingled at the prospect of sampling his beer.
Makkasan snag is good news
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 14/09/2016
» Once again, plans by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to develop its lush Makkasan land have hit a snag. To me, this is close to the best news ever.
Moore should put us on his 'invasion' list
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 29/06/2016
» After watching Where to Invade Next, a critically acclaimed documentary film by Michael Moore, I feel sad that the American director/filmmaker did not invade Thailand.
Slice of NYC in Bangkok? Not for me
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 22/06/2016
» I've never been to New York. But I don't think I have to travel that far to get a glimpse of the iconic American city now that a local land developer plans to redesign my neighbourhood, Sam Yan, into a Thai version of it.
A problem of attitude in Pathumwan
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 02/03/2016
» When I learnt last year that the Pathumwan district office was going to move to my neighbourhood, just across a small street from my home, I was glad. Who wouldn't be? Without the need for travelling to take care of household affairs, life would be a lot easier and more convenient.
City's charm vanishes as BMA moves in
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 22/10/2015
» Has anyone checked the new app, "Street Food Bangkok" launched recently by the Foreign Affairs Ministry together with the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)?