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City airport to handle 50,000 travellers daily
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/12/2021
» Suvarnabhumi Airport expects to handle almost 50,000 passengers a day during the New Year festival.
Songkran toll better on every measure
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/04/2021
» The Songkran road death toll has risen to 192 after dozens of people lost their lives on Wednesday.
BMA opens sky park over river
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/06/2020
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) yesterday officially opened Chao Phraya Sky Park -- the first public park over the Chao Phraya River.
City plan draws concern from public
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/05/2019
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is being urged to prioritise public interest over commercialism, according to sentiments expressed yesterday at the final public hearing on the drafting of a new city plan.
Rubbish rates not that bad, residents say
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/05/2019
» The city administration is convinced city residents will be not burdened by the new household garbage waste handling fee that will start in October.
Six locals a day get HIV, says City Hall
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/02/2018
» More than 2,000 people in Bangkok are new HIV infected person each year, or around six people a day, according to City Hall's Health Department.
Top five city stories of the year
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/12/2017
» The year 2017 will be remembered as an uncommon year for the capital city and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Boat plan struggles to stay afloat
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/06/2017
» Only eight months after an incident in which a man fell off a passenger boat in Klong Saen Saep, the familiar scene of passengers rushing in and out of commuter boats, trying to avoid falling into the canal, seems to have returned.
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.
Chidlom tragedy sparks calls for tree care improvements
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/05/2017
» Trees, especially large ones, are often seen as natural symbols of strength, but like man-made structures they can become dangerous and possibly fatal if left neglected without proper and adequate care.