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Our handout mentality is alive and well
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 01/12/2016
» The old adage that one man's trash is another man's treasure has proven to be true once again.
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Makkasan snag is good news
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 14/09/2016
» Once again, plans by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to develop its lush Makkasan land have hit a snag. To me, this is close to the best news ever.
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Mismanaged BRT can and should thrive
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 13/07/2016
» On Monday morning, I heard a radio spot by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) which encouraged Bangkokians to give up their private vehicles for public transport given increasing convenience due to an efficient city network.
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Don't scrap trains, charge for city cars
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 17/02/2016
» I hate our horrendous Bangkok traffic. What I hate more is driving in Bangkok which means I could be stuck forever in congested traffic. What I hate most is being trapped in traffic despite taking public transport.
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Makkasan plan needs civic input
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 03/02/2016
» Over the next two weeks the fate of Bangkok's largest green space in the Makkasan area will become clearer.
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Prapat has no option but to call it quits
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 10/07/2014
» Needless to say, the brutal rape and murder of Nong Kaem has dealt a heavy blow to a state-run organisation that has already been plagued with bad debts and scandals.
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A rail-ly good idea for city cyclists
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 31/03/2014
» Thailand’s first bicycle-friendly train carriage, launched last Friday from Hua Lamphong Station, means that cyclists can now enjoy long-distance trips, without having to traverse outside the city to begin their adventure.
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Bangkok biking a year in review
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 23/12/2013
» Bangkok has certainly taken another step closer to achieving an ambitious goal - to become a bicycle-friendly city. From being almost alien to Bangkok streets a few years ago, bicycles have gained in popularity, with an increase in the number of cyclists. For some, cycling is a hobby, while for others wanting to save time and energy, it is part of everyday life. Due to the rise in the number of cyclists, this mode of green transport became a policy issue for candidates in the Bangkok gubernatorial elections earlier this year _ the first time it attracted attention from top policymakers.
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For sake's sake
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 09/01/2014
» Every tourist knows that when arriving in a new place, having many spots to check out with little time poses a problem.
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Enchanting asia
Muse, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 23/11/2013
» Everyone seems to be excited about the Asean Economic Community (AEC), and so are several publishers. In response to people's increasing interest, Asia Books has launched a series focusing on Southeast Asian countries and destinations as well as Hong Kong.
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