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'Paris of the East' turns 'Concrete Oven'
Oped, Published on 29/04/2026
» If you stand on the banks of the Khlong Saen Saep today, near the glossy high-rises of Wireless Road, you are witnessing a battle for the soul of Bangkok. On one hand, you see the future: concrete embankments and new walkways, part of a government push to connect the city in the vein of European capitals or our neighbour, Singapore. On the other hand, you see the ghosts of the past: fresh stumps of rain trees that stood for decades, severed to make way for the very cement intended to "beautify" the city. It is a paradox that defines modern Bangkok. We are a city desperate to be green, yet addicted to grey.
Anti-motorbike barriers draw mixed reviews
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/04/2026
» Bangkok City Hall has installed footpath barriers to deter motorcyclists from riding on sidewalks and said more are being added citywide.
Anti-motorbike barriers draw mixed reviews
Online Reporters, Published on 25/04/2026
» Bangkok City Hall has hailed the installation of footpath barriers to deter motorcyclists from riding on sidewalks and say more are being added citywide.
BMA wins UN gender equality award
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 25/04/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has received a UNDP Gender Equality Seal Gold award, becoming the first government organisation in the Asia-Pacific region to receive the recognition.
Green spaces that make our city shine
News, Published on 25/04/2026
» For Bangkok denizens, April is the time to celebrate Songkran. Yet, Songkran was not only a moment for water-splashing but also for adventure, especially if you were unable to travel outside the city during the period.
Urban heat is a man-made hazard
News, Published on 25/04/2026
» We often joke that our country has three seasons: hot, very hot, and extremely hot. Last summer, however, the country recorded its highest heat index or "feels-like temperature" of 59.5C or 41C in actual temperature, a level classified as extreme danger beyond the limits of human endurance. This joke hides a darker reality. Year-round heat has bred a sense of familiarity, with many people treating high temperatures as simply part of tropical life.
Vacant land owners urged to use plots to cut burden
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 24/04/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has urged owners of vacant land to utilise their plots to reduce the burden of the land and building tax, as rules on agricultural use claims will be tightened to prevent tax avoidance from next year.
Their Majesties to honour legacy of King Vajiravudh
Post Reporters, Published on 23/04/2026
» Their Majesties the King and Queen will preside over the Lumpini Park Centenary Celebration on Saturday, honouring the legacy of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI), who established the country’s first public park in 1922, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
What's up, governor?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/04/2026
» The countdown to the Bangkok gubernatorial election has begun as incumbent Chadchart Sittipunt is set to complete his four-year term late next month.
High tide alert for Bangkok
Online Reporters, Published on 20/04/2026
» A high-tide alert is in effect for communities in low-lying areas along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, where the water could overflow onto roads and damage property and affect the quality of drinking water.