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Capital needs a new approach to tree surgery
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 17/02/2021
» Pictures of numerous chopped down tree trunks scattered near the walls of Wat Po in the Rattanakosin old town area were shared on social media and immediately triggered public outrage.
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Work together for a greener capital
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 12/04/2019
» When I learnt of City Hall's plan to grow one million trees in various districts of Bangkok, I could hardly believe my ears. It was hard to believe that the agency, which is known for its love-hate relationship with trees -- could change its attitude, especially if you look at the way city workers abuse trees by leaving them completely bare and without branches.
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Vaccines don't mean you can't infect others
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 08/04/2021
» 'Don't worry, I already received my first vaccination shot [against Covid-19]. I won't be infected," the taxi driver told me confidently, almost in a carefree manner, when I asked him to put his face-mask on.
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Squashed liked sardines on the Covid-19 train
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 03/06/2020
» Whenever I hear the famous phrase "never lower your guard" that is repeated every day at the daily Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) press conferences, I have to wonder: Whose guard are they talking about?
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In beautifying efforts, don't lose sight of reality
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 04/01/2020
» After watching Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang's clip wishing us all well for 2020, I asked myself if I should, in his words, "feel blessed", especially since the reality is the complete opposite.
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Where's the alternative to plastic bags?
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 11/10/2019
» In less than three months, plastic bags will disappear from supermarkets and convenience stores as the government campaign to cut out single-use plastic gains momentum.
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Thai street eats? No, it's 7-11, 24/7
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 08/11/2018
» Last week, in a bid to show a strong commitment to nurturing its version of street food business, Singapore launched a months-long "Our SG Hawker Culture" exhibition at its bustling Tiong Bahru Market.
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Loy Krathong luck not with Ong Ang canal
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 22/11/2018
» Last week, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) put forward the idea of reclaiming the city's reputation as the "Venice of the East". Now guess what? City Hall this week has proposed another plan that will turn a city canal into the famous Cheonggyecheon Stream of Seoul.
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City adopts old ruse to take over arts centre
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 27/09/2018
» In a bid to give the impression that the drama over the ownership of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) will have a happy ending, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has set up a six-member committee to select the BACC's management.
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Copenhagen of East a long bike ride off
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 15/06/2017
» The sight of most of the candidates for the 2013 Bangkok governor elections riding bicycles during the campaign, plus their promises to promote this mode of eco-friendly public transportation, made me think our capital could soon be dubbed the Copenhagen of the East.
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