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Overlooked no longer
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 31/07/2019
» Rungsima Kullapat, a Nakhon Ratchasima native, had seen the contrast of how the historical ruins in her hometown were being developed into tourist destinations, while the local way of life and the architecture on the streets were being overlooked by the state.
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.
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.
Sonca not the only culprit behind floods
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 03/08/2017
» When I say the floods in Sakon Nakhon that led to widespread damage were not really caused by rainwater, I'm not joking.
Bus terminal diversions no fun for poor
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 13/07/2017
» The Transport Department has confirmed it plans to move the Eastern bus terminal in Ekamai out of the Sukhumvit area. The pretext? Combatting gridlocked traffic. How did I feel at hearing of this? It was a deja vu moment. Similar mistakes have happened before.
We need big vision, not just wider roads
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 27/03/2015
» A road, or tree tunnels?
For safe roads, get tough on errant drivers
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 26/02/2015
» The tragic death of a Chilean cyclist while he was travelling on the Friendship Highway on Saturday stunned the whole country.
Dangerous games
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 27/02/2014
» When I finished watching a viral video clip the other day, I asked myself if I should be driving or travelling around this country by road.
Minivans can be Major Danger
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 14/01/2014
» Public buses, minivans, BTS, MRT, BRT, boats and taxis _ with a wide variety of public transport, Bangkok commuters seem to be more fortunate than those living in other provinces.
The slow and the curious
B Magazine, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 25/03/2012
» 'This car is the result of an argument between two designers," says Jiraporn Ruanngoen, a guide at the Jesada Technik classic car museum, as she opens the right door on a tiny, fridge-sized vehicle.