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District condemns 40 low-income Bangkok houses
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/01/2018
» Forty "Ban Mankhong" housing units for low-income earners in Bangkok's Sai Mai district have been declared off-limits because of poor construction standards.
River skywalk plans grounded
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/01/2018
» City Hall's controversial plan to build a skywalk stretching across the Chao Phraya River between Siriraj Hospital and the Tha Phrachan pier has been scrapped, Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang revealed yesterday.
Footbridge over Chao Phraya river cancelled
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/01/2018
» The Bangkok governor has cancelled a planned footbridge across the Chao Phraya River, but will proceed with developing walkways along both banks.
Pawn shops offer more than money for old rope
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/01/2018
» City Hall last year saw profits from its pawn business jump by millions of baht although financial gain is not its primary goal.
The passion of Phra Phayom Kalayano
Spectrum, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/01/2018
» The name of Phra Phayom Kalayano -- the famous abbot of Wat Suan Kaeo in Nonthaburi -- has various connotations. For religion, he is a prolific sermon giver whose lively oratory style lures the younger generation to listen to the Lord Buddha's teachings. For social development, the 68-year-old monk is a living example of a Phra Nak Pattana -- or a developing monk who works to improve the lives of poor people.