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Days of future past
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 31/12/2018
» Bangkok is a city of contrasts. Despite being ranked as Southeast Asia's third most liveable city by the Economist this year, the capital was also named the world's worst in terms of inequality, based on the Global Wealth Databook by Credit Suisse.
Making scents
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 07/03/2023
» During the time when Chalida Kunalai, a scent designer, was creating a mackerel odour for a set of 12 children's books titled Ni Than Lom Hai Jai (Scent Tales), a cat often roamed near the front door of her office, NOSEstory. Eventually she let the cat in the office, where it indeed nosed around to find the appetising fish. There was no mackerel, but there was some proof Chalida had succeeded.
Renewed push to make a success of pedal power
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/02/2020
» The popularity of cycling is on the wane in Bangkok. Bicycle shops and related businesses which were thriving only a few years ago are struggling to stay afloat as the number of riders on city streets has dwindled, leaving only the die-hard enthusiasts brave enough to tackle the traffic and filthy air.
Twelve canals eyed to ease city transport
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 04/08/2019
» The Transport Ministry plans to develop and integrate Klong Mahasawat and 11 other canals into Bangkok's main transport system as part of its long-term plan to solve the city's worsening traffic congestion.
Super-express floodway
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/11/2011
» A 200km super canal to drain runoff from the natural canals around Bangkok into the sea, handling 1.6 billion cubic metres of water at 6,000 cu/m per second.
Houses razed for new park
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/01/2023
» The last two houses in Pathumwananurak Park that stood in the area for 30 years have been taken down as the park prepares to open for public use.