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Thai-Belgian Bridge Signage Refreshed for Milestone Anniversary
Published on 11/04/2024
» In 1988, Belgium gifted Bangkok with the city's first flyover bridge, a welcome symbol of the friendship between our two countries to combat the congested traffic.
Towards a greener future
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 10/04/2024
» Plastic pollution has a negative effect on the environment, ecosystems, wildlife and human health. To reduce this scourge, 175 nations agreed to develop a legally binding agreement to address such pollution within the marine environment, known as the Global Plastic Treaty, during the 5th United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya. A draft of the treaty is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
Bangkok Drafts Inclusive 4th City Plan Revision
Published on 09/04/2024
» Mr. Wirat Meenchainunt, Chairman of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC), attended a meeting with a delegation from the Office of Urban Planning and Development to jointly determine guidelines for improving regulations and recommending other appropriate city planning measures in the drafting of the Bangkok City Plan at the Bangkok Council meeting room, Bangkok City Hall 2 (Din Daeng).
Govt orders Bangkok Port out of city
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/04/2024
» The government has ordered the relocation of the 32-rai Bangkok Port next to the Chao Phraya River in Klong Toey district so the area can be renovated to benefit the public.
Govt orders Bangkok Port out of city
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/04/2024
» The government has ordered the relocation of the 32-rai Bangkok Port next to the Chao Phraya River in Klong Toey district so the area can be renovated to benefit the public.
BRT set to see upgrades
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/04/2024
» Bangkok's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system will receive a few upgrades this year, with electric buses set to start joining its fleet in July, and a planned expansion of the route in the works.
Save children from toy pods
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/04/2024
» The news about "toy pods" -- a new type of e-cigarette that is proving popular among young students -- might be quite shocking for parents. The lukewarm reaction from the government is more shocking still.
MEA Transforms Asok Montri with Underground Cables
Published on 05/04/2024
» The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), led by Thitivut Ngernklay, Deputy Governor (Operation Transmission), in partnership with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wisanu Subsompon, Deputy Governor of the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA); Assoc. Prof. Somphop Purivigraipong, Commissioner of the Office of The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC); Rachan Pensiri, Advisor to the Executive Committee of The Telecommunications Association of Thailand; representatives of the Office of Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC); telecommunication enterprises; and related networks have agreed to collaborate in removing communication cables along Asok Montri Road, from Petchburi intersection to Sukhumvit intersection, spanning 2.4 kilometres, following the completion of underground conduits construction.
BMA dredges city's canals to stave off seasonal floods
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/04/2024
» In an effort to ward off flooding during the rainy season, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has begun dredging the city's canals, with the work expected to be finished in May.
Bangkok's Leap into Lifelong Learning for All
Published on 02/04/2024
» Bangkok unveils its vision for multidimensional learning to transform into a learning city accessible everywhere and at all times for everyone.