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3,000 cops to police revellers
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/11/2021
» The Metropolitan Police Bureau will deploy 3,000 officers to assure public safety during the Loy Krathong festival.
From urban jungle, a mega park
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/07/2018
» Imagine three major city parks -- Chatuchak, Queen Sirikit, and Wachirabenchathat (or the State Railway Public Park) -- merged into one. The result would be the one behemoth reminiscent of London's The Mall.
Green peace
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/01/2018
» As Bangkok battles some of the worst traffic congestion and pollution levels in the world, the government is rushing to re-landscape parts of the city that have become derelict if not dangerous, turning wastelands riddled with drug users and thieves into safe havens and oases of green that families want to return to.
BMA defends B160m payout for fire engines
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/07/2016
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) on Monday defended its controversial purchase of 20 mini-fire engines at a cost of 160 million baht, claiming their specifications were fit for Thai traffic laws and their high performance warranted the high price.
BMA 'goes slow' for road safety
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/01/2015
» It was lunchtime in December and Asok Road was clogged with traffic. As soon as the traffic light turned red, a woman — among the crowd waiting to cross the road — rushed to be the first to set foot on the pedestrian crossing, expecting all the drivers to respect the red light.