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Floods 'won't affect' Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/08/2024
» The government said that floods in the North will not have an impact on Bangkok and other downstream provinces, with Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai saying the situation is under control.
Singing cop accused of extortion
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/07/2024
» Two policemen, one a talented singer, and three civilians are accused of the extortion of 700,000 baht from two illegal Chinese nationals on a motorway to Pattaya.
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.
Governor backs 4am closing times
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/09/2022
» The governor of Bangkok supports entertainment venues staying open until 4am in order to promote night-time tourism.
Skywalk opens in Kanchanaburi
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/09/2022
» A skywalk and a walking street have been opened as new tourist landmarks along the bank of the Kwae Yai river - of "Bridge Over The River Kwai" fame - in Kanchanaburi.
Russell Crowe quizzes Bangkok governor candidates
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/05/2022
» Hollywood star Russell Crowe quizzed candidates for Bangkok's governor election campaign on TV on Thursday, almost a year after his tweets on visiting the capital delighted Thais.
Bangkok to see 9 new parks by end of 2022
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/10/2021
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration plans to open nine new public parks across the capital by the end of next year.
Flood risk for Chao Phraya
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/10/2021
» City Hall has warned communities along the Chao Phraya River to brace for flooding from Friday until Tuesday.
Mae Sot border tightened after virus surge in Myanmar
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/08/2020
» Thai security authorities in Tak are on alert along the border with Myanmar after the neighbouring country reported more than 200 new coronavirus cases.
A look ahead to Bangkok in 2020
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/01/2020
» This year promises to be eventful for Bangkok both in terms of local politics and development. Here are five major issues to watch out for in the year ahead.