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BMA building dikes in risk areas
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/09/2024
» Each year during the monsoon season, Rong Si community in Yannawa district gets inundated by runoff water from the North. The community's residents believe when the runoff from the North arrives in Bangkok in early October, the floods in the area will be much worse.
Flood expert remains calm amidst the storms
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/09/2024
» This year's floods will not be as catastrophic as the ones in 2011 due to smaller masses of water coming from the North and the country's readiness to deal with the disaster, water expert Chawalit Chantararat predicts.
MRTA seeks approval for new Orange Line route
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/08/2024
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) has submitted a letter to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), seeking permission to use its areas for building the western route of the Orange Line, which will connect Bang Khun Non and Min Buri.
Songkran public transport systems 'holding up,' ministry says
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/04/2024
» About 5.6 million travellers have used public transport during this year's Songkran festival, an increase of 1% on the same period last year, says the Transport Ministry.
Latest link 'won't touch' Ayutthaya
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/02/2024
» A new high-speed rail development plan will not impact the world heritage site in Ayutthaya, according to the Transport Ministry.
Bangkok sewers 'ready' for the rain
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/07/2023
» City Hall has made repairs in more than 500 of 700 areas at high risk of flooding in Bangkok, with officials stating that most low-lying areas can be drained within an hour.
Ambitious plan for SRT land
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/03/2023
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) plans to turn 148 rai of land around Thon Buri railway station into a medical complex with the aim of creating a green environment.
BMA ups battle to avert river spill
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/10/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is stepping up efforts against flooding along Charoen Krung Road and nearby areas.
Bangkok girds for more heavy rain
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/10/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has asked private company employees to work from home to avoid traffic congestion as heavy rain is forecast across the capital from Wednesday until Friday.
Millions of sandbags for Bangkok's flood-prone areas
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/09/2022
» A total of 2.5 million sandbags will be distributed to areas in the capital city prone to flooding, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration spokesman Ekwaranyu Amarapal said on Wednesday.