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Latest gun amnesty bill goes to cabinet
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/02/2024
» The Interior Ministry has completed drafting an amnesty bill for illegal firearms owners and will soon submit it for cabinet approval, the ministry spokeswoman, Traisuree Traisaranakul, said yesterday.
Suriya touts fund to compensate locals
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/01/2024
» Operators in the government's Land Bridge megaproject will be required to set up a fund to compensate local residents affected by the project's land expropriation phase, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said yesterday.
Last orders at 6am for New Year
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/12/2023
» The Interior Ministry has agreed to allow entertainment venues to remain open until 6am on Jan 1 for New Year celebrations, it was announced yesterday.
Local mafia leader list takes shape
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/09/2023
» A nationwide screening of local leaders linked to influential mafia-like gangs is now 20-30% complete, with the database expected to be divided into coloured zones, said Deputy Interior Minister Chada Thaiset.
Chao Phraya bridge to open in 2024
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/03/2023
» Construction of the country's widest river bridge, over the Chao Phraya in Bangkok, is expected to be completed next year.
Aswin undecided on re-election bid
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/11/2021
» Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang has poured cold water on speculation that he is looking to run for a second term after former police chief Chakthip Chaijinda announced his withdrawal from the the next gubernatorial race.
PM fined B6,000 for breaking mask rule at Covid meeting
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/04/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was yesterday fined 6,000 baht for violating City Hall regulations by failing to wear a face mask during a meeting at Government House.
Songkran parties OK with controls
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/03/2021
» City Hall has introduced strict measures, including securing a permit for holding large parties, to control the spread of Covid-19 during the Songkran festival next month.
Vision to put Yala 'back on its feet'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/10/2020
» Mayor of Yala City municipality Pongsak Yingchoncharoen has more than 17 years of experience in managing the city once severely affected by the southern conflict. With the Covid-19 pandemic making things worse for local people, now is one of the most challenging times of his working life.
'Skycycle lane' offers elevated congestion-free travel
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/09/2019
» In a bid to promote the use of bicycles for daily transport, Smart City Innovative Research Academy (Scira), a think-tank on urban development under King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang has come up with an idea it calls "The Skycycle Project".