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Phnom Penh is welcomed into the family
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/01/2013
» Bangkok and Phnom Penh have opened a new chapter in their relationship by signing an agreement to become sister cities amid the simmering dispute over Preah Vihear temple.
Bookworms in the capital rejoice
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/03/2016
» Bangkok bookworms can expect a new reading centre in town as City Hall has decided to turn a building in the old town into a modern library — Bangkok City Library.
Foggy skies ahead for city chief
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/08/2016
» A flight to South Korea, where embattled Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra was due to attend a Bangkok-Seoul friendship event starting on Thursday, experienced severe turbulence. But it was not so much due to the weather as the regime's order to suspend the governor from his duties.
Safety key to keeping city's top spot award
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/11/2017
» Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang yesterday pledged more investment to keep the city safe for tourists to help the capital maintain its ranking in a Mastercard survey as the world's No.1 destination city.
Loy Krathong festival ushers in new era for Klong Ong Ang
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/11/2018
» One of the most picturesque and much-anticipated festivals in Bangkok is Loy Krathong which falls this Thursday.
Bangkok's creative city tag to spur the economy
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/12/2019
» What pictures come to mind when you think about the design of buildings and landscape in Bangkok? Are they images of pavements dotted with potholes and rows of amputated trees with spaghetti-knot power lines or does Bangkok's landscape display a hodgepodge of traditional and contemporary design with historical temples nestled among high-rises, and majestic royal palaces coexisting with modern-day architecture?
Arrivals from 4 countries must declare self-quarantine details
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/03/2020
» People arriving from China, Iran, Italy, South Korea must disclose their self-quarantine locations, or face a 20,000-baht fine and later one-year jail for repeated failure to comply, according to the Public Health Ministry.
Crossings should be upgraded
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/10/2020
» Illegal rail crossings should be upgraded, if not scrapped, to improve public safety following the Oct 10 crossing clash that killed 18 people in Chachoengsao, according to an expert.
Bangkok canal project wins Asian habitat award
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/03/2021
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has won a UN-Habitat award for its Klong Ong Ang canal renovation project.
Ministry touts benefits of national shipping line
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/09/2021
» The Ministry of Transport is planning to open a national shipping line by June next year, in a bid to reduce reliance on foreign ships and promote the export and import sector.