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Architecture comes to the rescue of tourism
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/03/2014
» With visitor arrivals dropping dramatically given the political unrest, the tourism industry is looking to new initiatives that will re-spark interest, and one glimmer of hope has come from an unusual quarter — architecture students.
When the party's over and there's nowhere to go ...
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/03/2014
» Political rallies may come and go and create great changes in society, but they leave behind a growing number of homeless, according to a non-government organisation which deals with the issue.
A page is turned in Siam Square
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/01/2014
» After decades of selling "food for thought", the Odeon Store in the bustling heart of the capital has finally had to close its doors.
Keeping the capital going
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/01/2014
» Parts of Bangkok may go into a "shutdown" mode on Monday, but the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has instructed its various agencies to stay open and keep the city functioning.
The road to nowhere that is causing a row
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/01/2014
» The Public Works Department is gearing up to seek City Hall approval for a multi-billion-baht road project linking the northern part of eastern Bangkok to the southern part despite strong opposition from local residents.
Educating the public about Aids
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/12/2013
» City Hall is making HIV/Aids a "problem of our own" as part of its latest campaign against the disease.
Chatuchak green zone moves closer to reality
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/11/2013
» City Hall expects to start building the much-delayed Utthayan Chatuchak green project next year after satisfying people's worries over the need to cut down trees for the park to be built.
Pridiyathorn urges curbs on populism
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/11/2013
» Former deputy prime minister and finance minister MR Pridiyathorn Devakula is recommending the constitution be amended to limit government spending on populist projects to protect the country's future.
Battlelines drawn over Asoke elevated road
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/10/2013
» An elevated road project above the heavily congested Asoke Montri Road in Bangkok has been revived to relieve severe traffic problems - but locals continue to oppose it.
NACC probes deeper in fire truck scandal
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/10/2013
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is preparing to further investigate more City Hall officials suspected of being involved in the scandal-plagued fire trucks and boats purchase.