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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.
BMA readies 255 'cooling' locations
News, Published on 28/02/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will open 255 air-conditioned "cooling centres" across the capital from mid-March to help residents cope with rising temperatures during the peak summer period.
Krungthai–AXA Life debuts KTAXA Hearts and Health Park project
Published on 27/02/2026
» Krungthai–AXA Life Insurance Pcl has launched the “KTAXA Hearts and Health Park” project, reaffirming its position as a leading life and health insurer and its commitment to sustainability as a green insurer. The initiative aims to promote healthier lifestyles and improve the quality of life of Thai people through the development of accessible public health spaces.
BMA to expand AI traffic lights after success at 74 intersections
Online Reporters, Published on 26/02/2026
» Bangkok's City Hall is advancing its smart traffic strategy, upgrading dozens of junctions to an AI‑driven adaptive control system that officials say is already cutting travel times and easing congestion on key routes.
Bangkok rolls out cooling centres as heat risks rise in 2026
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 24/02/2026
» Bangkok is stepping up its response to intensifying heat by rolling out air‑conditioned cooling centres across the capital, part of a broader heat management plan aimed at protecting residents as temperatures climb in 2026 and climate risks grow.