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Clearing the path to a walkable city
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/05/2018
» Bangkok's pavements are notoriously filthy, bumpy and riddled with obstacles such as potholes, food carts and unused phone booths. It is hard to imagine walking along the city's streets with ease.
BMA plans tree nursery launch by end June
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/05/2018
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to open a tree nursery by the end of June, to take care of thousands of trees uprooted for mass-transit construction projects.
Bangkok braces for heavy rainfall, flooding
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/05/2018
» City Hall has rolled out preventative measures against flooding in Bangkok as heavy rains have been forecast during the forthcoming rainy season this month by the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).
Battling through the blazes
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/05/2018
» Manop Khayanganna, 31, has on several occasions worked side by side with Chakkrit Khongkom, 37, a veteran firefighter whom he counts as his mentor.
A delicious slice of history
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/04/2018
» Khanom Farang Kudi Chin, the Portuguese cake made by the Kudi Chin community in Thon Buri district, has been selected by City Hall as one of the six "local wisdoms" of Bangkok considered worth preserving.
Bad bridge vibes
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/04/2018
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's (BMA) plans to develop infrastructure for the Chao Phraya River have faced constant resistance, with one bridge in particular looking destined to never get built.
Council panel poised to plug city law loophole
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/04/2018
» Bangkok Council has decided to set up a committee to review laws and regulations in an effort to better regulate management of the inner part of Rattanakosin island, the city's old town.
Ex-Dem takes up deputy governor role
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/04/2018
» Former Democrat Party MP and ex-protest leader, Sakoltee Phattiyakul, has been named deputy Bangkok governor in a move interpreted by a key Democrat figure as government interference in local administration, a source said.
Home of sweet memories for a forgotten community
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/04/2018
» For years, an old wooden house has served as a classroom for Thai classical music at the Wat Paurohitya School in Bangkok's Bang Phlat district.
Ratchathewi condo block blaze kills 3
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/04/2018
» Three people were killed and 60 injured in a fire which swept through a 15-storey apartment building in Ratchathewi district early yesterday morning.