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On the job, and lean and mean
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/12/2014
» 'You know, it's not easy to shed even a pound or to keep a healthy weight when you get older," Thanasak Petchana says as he looks back on his years of poor dieting and inactivity.
'An honour' to serve the King
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/10/2016
» Any government officer would have wished to closely serve His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej but not everyone had that chance.
City Hall kicks off 'public policing' drive
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/08/2017
» City Hall has kicked off a programme giving the public an incentive to report legal violations concerning cleanliness and order in the capital by offering them half of the fine that violators will be charged.
Snapping at the heels of social justice
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/08/2017
» City Hall is ushering in a culture of whistle-blowing by offering cash incentives for informing on those who violate public spaces -- for example, motorcyclists who tear along pavements -- but fears are mounting it may promote vigilantism and could spark violent confrontations.
Clearing the path to a walkable city
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/05/2018
» Bangkok's pavements are notoriously filthy, bumpy and riddled with obstacles such as potholes, food carts and unused phone booths. It is hard to imagine walking along the city's streets with ease.
Renewed push to make a success of pedal power
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/02/2020
» The popularity of cycling is on the wane in Bangkok. Bicycle shops and related businesses which were thriving only a few years ago are struggling to stay afloat as the number of riders on city streets has dwindled, leaving only the die-hard enthusiasts brave enough to tackle the traffic and filthy air.