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THAI pilots green 'SAF' fuel
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/12/2023
» Thai Airways International (THAI) joined hands with PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) in piloting the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a flight from Phuket to Bangkok on Wednesday.
Ashton Asoke won't be demolished: BMA
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/08/2023
» The beleaguered Ashton Asoke condominium will not be demolished although its developer must re-apply for a construction permit within 30 days, according to Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt.
Drop in air quality due next week
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/01/2023
» The Public Health Ministry warns of a drop in air quality in Bangkok next week and urges people -- especially vulnerable groups -- to step up their protection against harmful ultra-fine dust particles.
Capital to tackle PM2.5 dust
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/06/2022
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has unveiled a plan to improve the city's ability to cope with hazardous ultra-fine dust particles (PM2.5), saying open and more accurate data about sources of the dust is the key to success.
New rail links to ease jams
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/01/2021
» Hopes are high that this year, Bangkok will see a reduction in traffic congestion and improvements in air quality, as several mass transit systems under construction for the past few years are scheduled to begin limited trial operations.
High-rises skirt law to spring up in narrow sois
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/05/2019
» Due to unscrupulous state officials and greedy real estate developers exploiting legal loopholes, many high-rises manage to spring up in narrow sois in Bangkok, posing environmental problems and safety concerns.
Ratchathewi condo block blaze kills 3
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/04/2018
» Three people were killed and 60 injured in a fire which swept through a 15-storey apartment building in Ratchathewi district early yesterday morning.
Cut smog, don't drive, BMA urges
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/02/2018
» City Hall has called on people in the capital to stop using private vehicles to help tackle the choking smog that has worsened since Wednesday.
BMA on defensive amid tunnel backlash
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/10/2017
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has defended its giant drainage tunnels, saying they at least "speed up" the drainage of flood water in the capital.
Carbon-busting Surao Lamkaek students win green award
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/09/2017
» Surao Lamkaek, a nondescript school in the outer Bangkok district of Nong Chok, has beaten 73 other schools across the city to win top prize in the "Green School Towards Lower Carbon Bangkok" award offered by City Hall's Environment Department.