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Lhonging for the past
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/09/2017
» It has been almost a year since "Lhong 1919", an old Sino-Thai heritage site on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok's Klong San district, saw its Chinese-style architecture undergo renovation and repairs.
BMA firm on warehouse fees for fire trucks
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/08/2017
» City Hall has insisted it will pay only 200 million baht for the 20-month storage of its 139 graft-hit fire trucks to the warehouse company contracted to keep them after the firm last month filed a lawsuit demanding compensation from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Part of Sutthisan to become Inthamara
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/07/2017
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will rename a section of Sutthisan Road as Inthamara and fix the household database to reflect the change, following an Administrative Court ruling.
Holy war of words at Wat Suthat as curses invoked
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/06/2017
» After numerous failed attempts to keep Wat Suthat Thepwararam free of stray dogs and cats the temple has ignited a firestorm on social media with its latest "solution" -- keeping them out with the invocation of curses against those who ditch or feed the animals.
BMA takes baby steps to drain waters
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/05/2017
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is improving the city's ability to withstand flash floods with new facilities, tools and manpower, a crucial move given the capital can now see up to 60mm of rainfall in 24 hours and monsoon rains cause canal levels to rise.
Anti-promenade group airs court threat
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/05/2017
» A network of academics and activists has threatened to seek a court injunction against the controversial Chao Phraya riverside promenade project, saying the plan may violate maritime and city planning laws.
Court delays case on skytrain lift payouts
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/03/2017
» The Civil Court has delayed its decision about whether the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) needs to pay compensation for failing to provide necessary facilities for disabled commuters at all skytrain stations.
Four BTS stations receive much-needed lifts
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/03/2017
» Lifts for disabled and elderly commuters were officially launched on Friday at four BTS Skytrain stations by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Lat Phrao residents go head to head with temple
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/02/2017
» Temples are traditionally the heart of a community. But in contemporary society, conflicts involving temples and residents emerge constantly.
Locals protest tearing down of temple's pavilions
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/02/2017
» More than 100 Lat Phrao residents have sought an injunction against the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's (BMA) demolition of aged pavilions in Wat Lat Phrao's compound.