Showing 1 - 10 of 12
Apec boosts tourism
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/11/2022
» The popularity of Thai cultural resources got another boost courtesy of visits to major tourist attractions in Bangkok by French President Emmanuel Macron and US Vice President Kamala Harris during the Apec summit.
The peril on Thai pavements
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/08/2019
» A video clip of a Japanese woman blocking motorcycles from riding on the pavement has once again reminded society about the state of Thailand's shared public spaces.
Carving up city roads to make motorcycle lanes
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/08/2019
» Not all road users are made equal. However, motorcycles -- which represent the largest number of vehicles on the road -- are the least equal of them all, according to Pichai Taneerananon, a lecturer at the Prince of Songkla University's Graduate School, and a staunch advocate for motorcycle lanes.
Remapping eats on the streets
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/09/2017
» If you are a working-class employee in Thong Lor -- a street filled with chic bars, expensive restaurants and high-society teenagers speeding by in foreign luxury cars -- then available street food is one of few options that aligns with your daily dining budget.
Residents driven to road rage in land dispute
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/08/2017
» All roads lead back home, or so the saying goes.
Ambitious library to carry capital's literary ambitions
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/02/2017
» Businessman Boonchai Cheauchanwong was more than happy to hear that the "Bangkok City Library" will be opening in March, two months ahead of schedule.
A natural 'cycle' of rehabilitation
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/09/2014
» The residents of old Bang Lamphu have found a novel way to make cycling fun and environmentally friendly and are combing it with heightened tourism appeal. And it is paying off.
Lumpini re-emerges from the protests
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/06/2014
» Joggers are taking the pathways and roads. The grandpa and grandma groups are taking back their corner on the lawn for their tai-chi and karaoke practice while enjoying morning tea. Kids are trying to balance themselves on roller-blades.
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.
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.