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BMA determined to solve capital's canal woes
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/12/2016
» Preventing water pollution is much better than looking for a solution to solve it. This is a lesson learned by members of the Koh Klang community in Klong Toey district from a waterway restoration programme initiated by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Students learn to turn trash into treasure
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/12/2016
» Pannara "Nong Nana" Borivatanant, a primary school student, had never given a thought when tucking into takeaway food of the damage producing styrofoam containers does to the environment, until she attended a school recycling programme.
Long-delayed Thon Buri underpass ready for launch
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/12/2016
» After a few delays, the test run of the much-awaited Mahai Sawan underpass since late September has become a boon for commuters and somewhat of a headache for residents in Thon Buri district.
Old town progress goes underground
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/11/2016
» Traffic congestion in the historic old precinct of Bangkok is expected to ease in two years after an underground car park is constructed under Nakrapirom Park in Phra Nakhon district.
BMA to ease traffic woes around Siriraj
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/11/2016
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has followed His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's advice aimed at easing traffic woes around Siriraj Hospital and adjacent areas.
Enriching Charoen Krung while embracing proud past
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/07/2016
» The arrival of the Thailand Creative and Design Centre (TCDC) in the near future will definitely change the face of Charoen Krung -- one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Bangkok full of old architecture and culture -- into a vibrant neighbourhood to bring exciting new experiences to residents.
Navamindradhiraj University prepares city planners of the future
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/05/2016
» Knowledge is important for a student. But Bhichit Rattakul, rector of Navamindradhiraj University, knows very well that first-hand experience will better equip his students in their future careers.
Building a healthier neighbourhood
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/05/2016
» Sunee Saetia was never a big gym fan until City Hall recently renovated its youth centre in her Klong Toey neighbourhood.
Chula centenary brings impressive new green space to Bangkok
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/04/2016
» City dwellers can expect an additional green space in the heart of the city as Chulalongkorn University has decided to turn a land plot into a community park to commemorate its centenary anniversary next year.
Commuters vow to keep using canal
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/03/2016
» Commuters who rely on the Saen Saep canal say Saturday's explosion will not deter them from taking to the water in the future.