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Bangkok council chief 'preparing to resign'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/07/2025
» Surachit Phongsinghvitaya, president of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC), is preparing to submit his resignation, effective July 29, according to sources.
Bangkok and Shanghai Renew MoU for Urban Progress
Published on 11/07/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) and the Shanghai Municipal People’s Congress have renewed their memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further strengthen cooperation on human and urban development.
Bangkok and London Strengthen Ties for Urban Growth
Published on 27/03/2025
» In a bid to deepen international cooperation and learn from global best practices, the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) has embarked on a diplomatic visit to London, reaffirming ties with the London Assembly and exploring future collaboration. Surachit “Dr. John” Phongsinghvithya, President of the BMC, led the delegation to London City Hall for an official meeting with Andrew Boff, Chairman of the London Assembly, and its members—responding to a formal invitation and marking a significant step forward in city-to-city engagement.
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).
Bangkok council calls on governor to back Green Line stance
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/09/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) president has urged the Bangkok governor to back its latest resolutions to deal with the issues surrounding extensions to the BTS Green Line.
Governor seeks backing for BTS extension fares
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/08/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will ask the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) to back a new fare structure for extensions of the BTS Green Line on Wednesday.
Paris says its missiles found on pro-Haftar rebel base in Libya
AFP, Published on 10/07/2019
» PARIS - The French government said Wednesday that its missiles had been found in Libya on a base used by rebel forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar, in an embarrassing admission that raises fresh questions about its role in the conflict.
Cyclist Ballan banned two years, sacked by BMC
AFP, Published on 17/01/2014
» Italy's Alessandro Ballan, the world road race champion in 2008, was handed a two-year doping ban by Italy's Olympic Committee (CONI) on Friday.
Riders hit back at Armstrong Tour doping claims
AFP, Published on 28/06/2013
» Tour de France riders on Friday dismissed claims by shamed US cyclist Lance Armstrong that it was "impossible" to win the sport's most famous race without doping, saying his claims hit at their credibility.
Evans gets familar faces to help regain title
AFP, Published on 23/06/2013
» Australia's Cadel Evans will have six of the team that helped him win the 2011 Tour de France alongside him when he tries to regain his crown when the race starts next Saturday in Corsica.