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Infections could force schools to shut
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/08/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is ordering schools in the capital to follow preventive measures for hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and dengue fever since the viruses have become widespread among school kids.
BMA set to move HQ to Din Daeng
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/11/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has decided to go ahead with its plan to move its headquarters from Sao Chingcha in Phra Nakhon district to its other office in Din Daeng district.
'Ladybug Library' takes flight in Lumpini
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/11/2018
» Ared ladybug lives in the heart of Lumpini Park, the country's first public park, but it cannot fly and its black spots were not designed to scare away predators. Quite the reverse: it is being billed as a new magnet to promote early education in Thailand.
Anubunn leads pack in serving healthy school meals
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/09/2018
» Anubunn Tantawan School, a kindergarten in Bang Bon district which received the "Anti-Obesity Award" from City Hall takes great pride in its food.
Aswin has big plans for BMA schools
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/01/2018
» Aswin Kwanmuang is the first appointed governor of Bangkok in the last 30 years but he claimed the role as much by accident as by design.
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.
Once clean canal is now stinking nightmare for locals
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/04/2017
» While many Bangkok residents wish they could have a house by a river or canal to enjoy scenic views and spend quality time at home, residents in the Kung Khao Lam Community may be of a different opinion.
'Temple of the Bells' rushes to clip wings of merit makers
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/04/2017
» Like many lay Buddhists in Thailand, Pratana Laoterdkiat likes to make merit by freeing or feeding animals to restore her spirits when she feels gloomy, but experts warn the tradition needs to be curbed as it can cause damage to property and harm the animals while potentially helping to spread infectious diseases.
Victims urge police to clean notorious soi
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/03/2017
» Suwat Panjawong never thought he would be the target of street gangs until last year when he was attacked by a group of men who stole his smart phone and cut his throat with a long knife leaving him seriously injured.
Ambitious library to carry capital's literary ambitions
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/02/2017
» Businessman Boonchai Cheauchanwong was more than happy to hear that the "Bangkok City Library" will be opening in March, two months ahead of schedule.