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Thundery dawn storm causes flooding, damage across Greater Bangkok
Online Reporters, Published on 03/10/2025
» A predawn storm on Friday brought heavy rain and strong winds to Greater Bangkok, toppling trees, damaging vehicles and flooding key roads.
Theft prank; evil eye; durian feast; errant monk
News, Published on 14/09/2025
» An Udon Thani man, frustrated with life, stole gold rings from two stores in succession, claiming he wanted to go to jail to "take a rest".
BMA insists drains 'ready' to handle heavy downpours
News, Published on 09/09/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) insisted the city's drainage systems are capable of handling the increased volume of rainwater, as more heavy rain is expected to drench the capital over the next several days.
Bangkok land prices decline in 2nd quarter
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 31/07/2025
» The price index for vacant land in Greater Bangkok fell in the second quarter of 2025 after two consecutive quarterly increases, mainly attributed to the economic slowdown and the postponement of Bangkok's new city plan implementation to 2027.
Billboards to be dulled to protect drivers
News, Published on 04/07/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Council has approved in principle a draft regulation to control the brightness of illuminated billboards to protect public health and safety, particularly for drivers.
Myanmar worker killed in construction accident on Bangkok's Rama II road
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 08/06/2025
» A Myanmar construction worker was killed on Sunday morning after a section of soil collapsed at a construction site on Rama II Road in Bangkok, causing a large concrete slab to fall and crush him while he was laying drainage pipes.
Flash flooding in Chiang Mai's Chom Thong, roads damaged
News, Online Reporters, Published on 27/05/2025
» CHIANG MAI – Continuous rain has been causing landslides and flash flooding in areas along the Mae Klang River since Monday night, with some roads cut off.
Rains hammer Chiang Mai districts
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/05/2025
» Torrential rains have battered several districts in Chiang Mai, causing widespread flash floods, especially in San Pa Tong district, according to local authorities.
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.
Mystery person seen throwing rock at Rama II traffic
Online Reporters, Published on 22/03/2025
» Images have surfaced online showing a mysterious individual throwing a rock from an unfinished bridge at vehicles on Rama II Road, which has been under scrutiny for a series of fatal incidents.