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'Cooling centres' rolled out
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/03/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has set up a network of 304 "cooling centres" to help residents cope with high temperatures during the summer season.
MRTA fast-tracks major metro projects
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/03/2026
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) is accelerating major metro projects and preparing new feasibility reviews for two additional lines recently transferred from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
BMA wades into bus shelter debate
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/03/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has clarified the design concept behind its new bus shelters following a public debate on social media.
Bangkok air pollution rises sharply
Post Reporters, Published on 13/03/2026
» Air pollution in Bangkok surged overnight, with PM2.5 readings above Thailand’s safety threshold in 57 monitoring areas on Friday morning, as shifting winds, a large grass fire and stagnant nighttime conditions pushed fine-dust levels higher.
City denies PP claims of overpaying for traffic cones
News, Published on 09/03/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) issued a clarification after People's Party (PP) MP Rukchanok Srinork questioned equipment costs, noting the comparison involved different road safety devices.
Give BMA cooling centres a chance
Editorial, Published on 08/03/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's (BMA) initiative providing air-conditioned "cooling centres" may be met with a degree of scepticism but the initiative is an undeniably novel and humane response for a city increasingly pushed to its limits by climate risks -- marked by long summers and more frequent extreme heat events.
Traffy app hits 1m-case milestone
News, Published on 06/03/2026
» The Traffy Fondue digital reporting platform has resolved more than one million complaints with the public satisfaction rating reaching 81%, according to Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) spokesman Ekwaranyu Amrapal.
Adaptive lights set to ease Bangkok congestion
News, Published on 05/03/2026
» The rollout of adaptive traffic lights to ease heavy congestion citywide will be accelerated, says the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Novo Nordisk Addresses Economic Risks of Obesity on World Obesity Day
Published on 04/03/2026
» Thailand is among the countries worldwide battling non-communicable diseases (NCDs), with various control measures targeting dietary intake and lifestyle modification. However, the prevalence of overweight and obesity remains among the highest in Asean, with trends indicating a continued rise that threatens long-term public health and economic productivity. Though being regarded as a chronic disease, obesity treatment is not reimbursable underthe Thai public health coverage.
Bangkok vendors: lives on the streetfront
Nannalin Tiengtae, Published on 28/02/2026
» For decades, street vendors have been Bangkok’s heartbeat — feeding office workers, day labourers and night wanderers alike. Bustling roads and alleys have long been a familiar sight in the city, recognised by many international travel blogs and tourism rankings for its street food culture.