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From the Main Road

Jun 7, 2026

Bangkok governor candidates want AI to fix the city's oldest problems

Plus: No more fare cap, transit uneven expansion, bribery allegations

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Soi Blueprint

Elections and beyond: Ari's changes, English in schools, biking milestone

For Soi Residents

Jun 1, 2026

Elections and beyond: Ari's changes, English in schools, biking milestone

Here's what I'm tracking in my reporter's notebook this June

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From the Main Road

May 31, 2026

A group stakes Bangkok council bid on reforming how city makes local law

Plus: 1,000-year wait for a green Bangkok, cyclists' proposals, Red Line pushback

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From the Main Road

May 24, 2026

After Makkasan, officials weigh train ban and Missing Link that's still missing

Plus: Democrat’s candidate, ‘Asoke model,' first day of 'inter' school

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From the Main Road

May 17, 2026

Thonburi canal boats could bridge Bangkok’s transit gaps, a study finds

Plus: Chatuchak’s decline, latest city plan draft, city voters’ apathy

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From the Main Road

May 10, 2026

Logistics, red tape and costs hamper Bangkok's EV transition

Plus: A concert hall pitch, an ‘Easy Bangkok’ vow, Climate Week

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May 5, 2026

Soiciety wins Gold for Asia’s Best Emerging News Providers 2026

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From the Main Road

May 3, 2026

Bangkok scores on gender equality while sexual harassment bill stalls

Plus: Why Bang Phlat residents are fighting City Hall’s waterfront vision

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Soi Blueprint

Bangkok's governor and council races enter full swing

For Soi Residents

May 1, 2026

Bangkok's governor and council races enter full swing

Here's what I'm tracking in my reporter's notebook this May

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Editor’s Pick:

Latest Weekly Issues:

Bangkok governor candidates want AI to fix the city's oldest problems

Elections and beyond: Ari's changes, English in schools, biking milestone

A group stakes Bangkok council bid on reforming how city makes local law

After Makkasan, officials weigh train ban and Missing Link that's still missing

Thonburi canal boats could bridge Bangkok’s transit gaps, a study finds

Logistics, red tape and costs hamper Bangkok's EV transition

Soiciety wins Gold for Asia’s Best Emerging News Providers 2026

Bangkok scores on gender equality while sexual harassment bill stalls

Bangkok's governor and council races enter full swing

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