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'Skycycle lane' offers elevated congestion-free travel
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/09/2019
» In a bid to promote the use of bicycles for daily transport, Smart City Innovative Research Academy (Scira), a think-tank on urban development under King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang has come up with an idea it calls "The Skycycle Project".
Top 5 social media stories of the year
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 30/12/2017
» The influence of social media on society today is of profound importance, and 2017 was no exception. This past year was one when netizens widely used social media platforms to scrutinise matters of public interest. Below are the top five news stories of the year that spread online mostly through social media initially in a much faster and wider manner before the mainstream media picked up and pursued them.
Full Moon Festival
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 02/11/2017
» One of Thailand's most popular festivals, Loy Krathong, will be celebrated from tomorrow. This year, the Full Moon of the 12th lunar month falls on Nov 3.
Japanese stimulus plan gives lift to Asian stocks
Business, Published on 01/08/2016
» Recap: Asian stock markets advanced last week, propelled by Japan's bigger-than-expected fiscal stimulus plan, while investors shrugged off a US Federal Reserve statement that opened room for a policy rate hike later this year. Thai shares also climbed higher in liquidity-driven trade.
Plenty of cycling in 2016
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 31/12/2015
» After six months or so of closure, the revamped cycling track around Suvarnabhumi International Airport was officially reopened last Saturday. Renamed the "Sky Lane", this collaboration between the Airport of Thailand (AOT) and Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has been greatly welcomed by Bangkok's cycling community. The return of this bike track to the short list of places where residents of the capital can train or enjoy leisurely rides without the risk of becoming roadkill is definitely one of this year's best bit of good news.
Purple Line to run from August
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 01/01/2016
» This year, people in Bangkok and its outskirts will enjoy riding on the Purple Line electric trains running from Nonthaburi's Bang Yai district to Bang Sue district in Bangkok.
Hassawut to fight dismissal
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/10/2015
» Former Supreme Administrative Court president Hassawut Withitwiriyakul says he will today petition His Majesty the King over a decision by the Administrative Court's judicial commission to dismiss him from office.
Key challenges for 2015
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 05/01/2015
» Thais are hopeful that the Year of the Goat will be an easier and more prosperous one than the rough and bumpy Year of the Horse.
Police home security plan starts slowly
Online Reporters, Published on 09/04/2014
» Only 100 house owners have decided to put their homes under police protection during the upcoming holidays, but senior officers said it was too early to call the project a flop.
Rush to finish “almost ready” stadium
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/10/2012
» To the untrained eye, the Bangkok Futsal Arena looks to be weeks or months away from being finished, but Bangkok Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra insists it will be ready by October 21. (Includes video)