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Pita gets a head start on city problems
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/06/2023
» Move Forward Party (MFP) leader and prime minister aspirant Pita Limjaroenrat has promised to work closely with City Hall to tackle 21 of Bangkok's major problems, including traffic congestion, flooding and air pollution.
Bangkok governor resigns to seek 'renewed term'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/03/2022
» After much anticipation, Pol Gen Aswin Kwanmuang announced on Thursday his resignation as Bangkok governor and plan to run as an independent in the city gubernatorial election expected in May.
Sakoltee resigns to run for governor
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/03/2022
» Sakoltee Phattiyakul has resigned as Bangkok deputy governor to run for the governorship as an independent in the city elections tentatively set for late May.
Aswin undecided on re-election bid
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/11/2021
» Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang has poured cold water on speculation that he is looking to run for a second term after former police chief Chakthip Chaijinda announced his withdrawal from the the next gubernatorial race.
Kriengsak elected council chairman
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/09/2014
» Former city clerk Kriengsak Lohachala was appointed as chairman of the Bangkok City Council yesterday as earlier speculated.
Little threat of another massive flood this year
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/09/2014
» Bangkok authorities are feeling confident about the chances of the capital not flooding again this year, but nevertheless are keeping a close watch on the weather.
Wild animals that jump from the page
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/08/2014
» When Sitthikorn Munglai's fingers traced the curves of a figurine in the book in front of him, he beamed with delight. It was something he had never experienced in his life.
Sun ushers in new canal era
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/08/2014
» At first glance, the green compact boat seems like any other passenger vessel plying the Chao Phraya River. But when passengers get up close, the differences that mark it as a special commuter vehicle become quickly obvious — no pollution is generated by its engine.
Cheap food programme launched
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/08/2014
» A ready-to-eat meal programme was launched yesterday to provide affordable food for Bangkok residents.
Museum arises in place of old printing plant
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/08/2014
» The fight to save wonderful old buildings is often a daunting one, but as the Banglamphu community has found, the battle is only the first stage of a long and arduous preservation war.