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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.
Leadership motion sparks turmoil in Bangkok council
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/07/2025
» A Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) meeting descended into chaos on Wednesdsay after 25 council members submitted a motion to elect a new council chairman, challenging the current leadership of Surachit Phongsingwittaya.
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 and Honolulu Reignite Sister-City Council Partnership
Published on 25/02/2025
» In a key move, Dr John (Surachit Phongsinghvithya), Chairman of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council, led a delegation to Honolulu, Hawaii, where they met Mr Tommy Waters, Chairman and Presiding Officer for District IV of the Honolulu City Council. This marks the first time in 10 years that Bangkok has taken steps to revive a sister-city council partnership, opening the door for closer cooperation between the two cities.
Bangkok and Honolulu Forge Ties on Transit and Tourism
Published on 25/02/2025
» Honolulu, Hawaii – When two of the world’s most vibrant cities sit down to talk, ideas start moving fast. In a first-of-its-kind official visit, Dr. Surajit Phongsinghvitaya (Dr. John), President of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council, led a delegation to Honolulu City Hall for high-level discussions on public transit, urban sustainability, and cultural tourism.
Bangkok's City Hall to enact new pet policy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/11/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will implement a new policy to regulate the number of domesticated cats and dogs in the city.
Figment Studio Launches with 200M Baht Investment in Thailand
Published on 27/09/2024
» The Studio Park has teamed up with StageFor and Supreme Studio to invest 200 million baht in launching "Figment Studio,” featuring the most advanced virtual production technology in Southeast Asia. The studio seeks to attract both domestic and international film and advertising productions, aiming to rank among the top five production studios in Asia.
Son arrested after mother fatally bashed
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 31/10/2022
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A jobless man with a history of drug use was arrested after his elderly mother was bashed on the head and killed in Bua Yai district on Sunday, police said.
Senior cop accused of trafficking meth pills
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/09/2019
» The Provincial Police Region 6 yesterday set up a committee to conduct a disciplinary investigation into a senior policeman who was arrested for allegedly trafficking 200,000 methamphetamine pills in Chiang Rai's Mae Sai district.