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Canal boat authorities under pressure to improve safety
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/11/2016
» After three years of using the Klong Saen Saep commuter boat, Yada Hariraksapitak still doesn't think she could ever get used to jumping on and off the boat if it isn't moored properly.
Unsung heroes saving the Chao Phraya River
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/10/2016
» Dirty, smelly and labour-intensive -- these describe the unappealing job of a waste collector which put people off from taking on such a career. But for Jane Sala-ngam, there is a strong sense of pride in doing this rancid job. As he puts it, it allows him to have an impact on society.
Phasi Charoen leads the way in food packaging
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/08/2016
» 'The number of customers actually increased after I ditched styrofoam containers for recycled ones to pack takeaway food," said Somchai Puengsin, a food vendor in Phasi Charoen district.
The neighbours from hell
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/08/2016
» It feels like a distant memory for Assapak Sanguansantigul, a retiree, when his housing estate on Saphan Sung district was for decades a peaceful and enjoyable place to live -- before his new neighbours rolled into town.
Developer fights second halt to condo construction
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/06/2016
» The stand-off between a land developer and local residents in Bangkok has erupted again, this time over construction of a residential project on Sukhumvit 31.
Beautiful Thai heritage, culture come under serious threat
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/06/2016
» Walking from Wong Wian Yai BTS station into Soi Krung Thon Buri 2, one is likely to stumble across a nineteenth century Thai-style teak house dwarfed by surrounding skyscrapers.
Building a healthier neighbourhood
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/05/2016
» Sunee Saetia was never a big gym fan until City Hall recently renovated its youth centre in her Klong Toey neighbourhood.
Architects act to safeguard against quakes
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/02/2016
» The 7.8-magnitude Nepalese earthquake last year claimed more than 8,000 lives, injured 21,000 and left thousands more homeless. The 6.4-magnitude quake in Taiwan last week killed at least 94 people and injured hundreds while more than 40 remain missing. Many high-rises collapsed.
'Bean' there, done that; now for the long, tense wait
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/01/2016
» Despite the ongoing severe nationwide drought, rice farmer Mala Yoosuan is still hopeful for a good season. Her new crop — mung beans which are suitable to be grown in the dry season — is thriving at her farm.
Four youngsters leading by example
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/01/2016
» It was a delight to learn about a group of youngsters coming up with creative activities that make a difference to their community.