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The rise and fall of Klong Ong Ang
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/03/2024
» Photos showing the sorry state of Klong Ong Ang -- a canal in Bangkok's Samphanthawong that was once touted as an example of successful urban revitalisation -- recently trended on social media, sparking fears that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) under governor Chadchart Sittipunt is no longer interested in the project.
Contractors put on notice over expressway project
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/03/2024
» Contractors ignoring deadlines, construction standards, and public safety in the building of the Rama II Road expressway will be downgraded by the state budget office, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Monday.
Latest gun amnesty bill goes to cabinet
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/02/2024
» The Interior Ministry has completed drafting an amnesty bill for illegal firearms owners and will soon submit it for cabinet approval, the ministry spokeswoman, Traisuree Traisaranakul, said yesterday.
Bangkok governor responds to city plan criticism
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/02/2024
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Monday that comprehensive city planning would not benefit financiers, adding that it can be revised after opposition from civil society networks.
Last orders at 6am for New Year
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/12/2023
» The Interior Ministry has agreed to allow entertainment venues to remain open until 6am on Jan 1 for New Year celebrations, it was announced yesterday.
Govt pledges 100% electric public transport by end of decade
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/12/2023
» The Transport Ministry will make its entire fleet of public transport vehicles 100% electric, starting with the limousine service of the Airports of Thailand (AoT), said Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit on Sunday.
Chadchart 'not opposed' to 4am closing time
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/10/2023
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said he isn't opposed to the plan to extend entertainment venues' night operating hours as long as all agencies concerned are ready to enforce the law to minimise any adverse impact on society.
THAI plans more flights for tourists
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/09/2023
» Thai Airways International (THAI) is planning to serve more international destinations in the coming high season in an effort to attract more tourists.
Local mafia leader list takes shape
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/09/2023
» A nationwide screening of local leaders linked to influential mafia-like gangs is now 20-30% complete, with the database expected to be divided into coloured zones, said Deputy Interior Minister Chada Thaiset.
Train rate plan sparks debate
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/09/2023
» Mass transit system fares are always a subject of debate after affordability became a core issue in the May 14 general election.