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Mapping out where to live and build
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/02/2012
» When the great flood of 2011 ravaged many districts of Bangkok, those affected realised they had failed to do one important thing when they built or bought their properties - to check city plans for flood zones.
Court orders 5-star hotel pulled down
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/02/2012
» City authorities will move to demolish the Aetas Bangkok Hotel in Soi Ruam Rudi if the hotel operator ignores an order from the Administrative Court that the building is illegal.
Dirty work helps inmates clean their conscience
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/02/2012
» Auan still wakes up behind bars, but he no longer feels the terrible confinement of being an inmate.
Speed is of the essence with rail services
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/02/2012
» Speed is of the essence, goes an old saying, and Thailand certainly could use some in both its much-maligned railway service and a decision by the government to get bullet trains burning up the tracks.
Give peace (and quiet) a chance
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/02/2012
» Residents of Ngam Wong Wan 44 housing estate saw problems ahead when a property development firm secured a deal to buy two plots of land on their estate two years ago.
Troubled waters over a bridge
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/03/2012
» Residents of the Lat Ya and Maha Phruttharam areas are up in arms over a plan to build a bridge across the Chao Phraya River, saying it will not ease traffic as claimed.
Building fire safety drive to kick off
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/03/2012
» Bangkok officials will next week start inspecting more than 1,000 buildings to boost safety following Saturday's blaze at the Fico Place building.
UK firm banks on black gold
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/03/2012
» A British company granted a concession to explore for oil in Bangkok expects to know in a month whether it has been successful.
BMA to sue Bangkok hotelafter blaze
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/03/2012
» City Hall plans to sue the owner of Grand Park Avenue Hotel after an inspection revealed what it says are illegal modifications to the building.
Urbanisation at the crossroads
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/03/2012
» Urban development should proceed with a revised vision of where and how Bangkok can be improved to cope with new opportunities and deter threats, city planning and management experts say.