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City to limit Songkran water-splashing
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/03/2016
» City Hall has decided to limit water-splashing activities during the Songkran festival in Bangkok to reduce water consumption in the face of severe drought.
'Bean' there, done that; now for the long, tense wait
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/01/2016
» Despite the ongoing severe nationwide drought, rice farmer Mala Yoosuan is still hopeful for a good season. Her new crop — mung beans which are suitable to be grown in the dry season — is thriving at her farm.
Sukhumbhand denies flood site visits were just PR stunts
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/06/2015
» City folk can expect to see Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra in flooded areas more often, now that he has opted for hands-on tactics to tackle inundation.
Conserve water, but don't panic, BMA says
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/07/2015
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration reiterated on Monday that sufficient supplies of water remain for farming and tap use thanks to hedging, several supply sources and rainfall.
An idea comes to fruition
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/12/2014
» Rice farming has been a deep and irrefutable part of Wichet Petchsanwan's life since the day he was born. It's in his blood and it's unthinkable that a season can pass without planting a crop.
Governor makes 'work only' pledge
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/03/2013
» Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra began the first day of his second term at City Hall yesterday by calling on staff to put aside political differences.