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PM urged to tackle overtourism
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/04/2024
» With opposition to overtourism rising in many countries, Thai tourism operators are urging the prime minister to seriously consider the nation's carrying capacity, while some have suggested collecting a 300-baht tourism tax in a bid to solve the problem.
City to rezone nightspots
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/08/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to work with the Metropolitan Police Bureau to revise zoning for night entertainment venues.
City Hall begins 'street cleaning'
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/08/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to relocate street vendors in a project modelled on Singapore.
Thailand in top 10 for expats
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/07/2022
» Thailand has moved into the top 10 among the best countries for expatriates, rising to 8th place from 14th last year in a survey.
Rainmaking to begin this week to clear air
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/01/2019
» The government is stepping up efforts to fight the worsening, detrimental effects of air pollution caused by the fine dust that has blighted Bangkok and surrounding areas since late last year.
Bangkok now among world's 100 most expensive cities
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/12/2018
» Bangkok has joined the list of the 100 most expensive cities for expatriate workers for the first time on the strong baht, economic growth and more stable politics, based on cost of living surveys by ECA International.
Bomb explodes in New York subway
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/12/2017
» A pipe bomb that was strapped to a man went off in the New York City subway near the Times Square area of Manhattan on Monday, injuring the suspect and another person on the platform at the height of the morning rush hour, law enforcement officials said.
Funeral procession crowds limited to 40,000
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/10/2017
» Areas surrounding Sanam Luang can accommodate up to 250,000 people. However, only around 40,000 people will be able to watch the royal processions from designated areas
Test-runs for new bus routes start next week
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/08/2017
» Eight pilot bus routes, with new numbers and colour codes, are set for one-month test runs from next Tuesday, according to the Department of Land Transport (DLT) Wednesday.
Worst floods in 2 decades hit Sakon Nakhon (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/07/2017
» Tropical depression "Sonca" has lashed Sakon Nakhon, leading to the worst floods in the northeastern province for two decades. Flooding persisted across the Northeast.