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Groups urge govt to scrap 4am opening
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/12/2023
» Temperance groups and road safety advocates are urging the government to rethink its plan to allow bars, clubs and other entertainment venues to operate until 4am, saying authorities have not taken the necessary precautions to prevent alcohol-related accidents.
Govt rejigs plans for Songkran
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/12/2023
» The National Soft Power Development Committee has clarified its idea of staging the Songkran festival for the whole month of April, saying the water-splashing festivities will still be held on April 13-15 as per tradition, while other cultural events will be organised nationwide during the entire month.
BMA to build new hospital in Sai Mai
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/10/2023
» City Hall is planning to build a hospital in Sai Mai district, after Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt found the capital's second-most populous district is not served by any hospitals affiliated with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.
New hospital planned in Bangkok's Sai Mai district
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/10/2023
» City Hall is planning to build a hospital in Sai Mai district, after Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt found the capital’s second-most populous district is not served by any hospitals affiliated with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Chadchart 'not opposed' to 4am closing time
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/10/2023
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said he isn't opposed to the plan to extend entertainment venues' night operating hours as long as all agencies concerned are ready to enforce the law to minimise any adverse impact on society.
City Hall urged to solve housing woes
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/10/2023
» Activists are urging City Hall to work out a permanent solution to the housing problems facing the capital's underprivileged residents.
Train rate plan sparks debate
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/09/2023
» Mass transit system fares are always a subject of debate after affordability became a core issue in the May 14 general election.
BMA suspends overpass project after person killed
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/08/2023
» City Hall has ordered the suspension of work on an overpass at Bang Kapi intersection after a 10-metre-long sheet of metal crashed to the ground as it was being lifted by a crane, killing one worker and injuring two others.
SRT cracks down on illegal crossings
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/08/2023
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will close 693 illegal railway crossings across the country, after a pickup truck was struck by a freight train in Chachoengsao last week. Eight people were killed and three injured in the accident.
Ashton Asoke won't be demolished: BMA
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/08/2023
» The beleaguered Ashton Asoke condominium will not be demolished although its developer must re-apply for a construction permit within 30 days, according to Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt.