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Latest gun amnesty bill goes to cabinet
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/02/2024
» The Interior Ministry has completed drafting an amnesty bill for illegal firearms owners and will soon submit it for cabinet approval, the ministry spokeswoman, Traisuree Traisaranakul, said yesterday.
BMA to implement curbs amid rise in PM2.5 dust
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/11/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has prepared measures to curb the hazardous ultra-fine PM2.5 dust pollution, which is expected to escalate to an alarming level from Friday until Sunday.
BMA to go after old vehicles
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/10/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the government have vowed to tackle the ultra-fine PM2.5 dust pollution in Bangkok, saying 70% of these hazardous dust particles come from vehicle emissions.
BMA to crack down on old vehicles as PM2.5 spirals
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/10/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the government have vowed to tackle air pollution, saying vehicle emissions account for 70% of the ultra-fine PM2.5 dust in the capital and urgent measures are needed to curb them.
Chao Phraya bridge to open in 2024
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/03/2023
» Construction of the country's widest river bridge, over the Chao Phraya in Bangkok, is expected to be completed next year.
Bangkok allows drinking at meetings, banquets until 11pm
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/03/2022
» Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang has signed an order allowing participants in meetings and banquets to drink alcoholic beverages until 11pm, further easing Covid-19 controls.
Temples a refuge for Covid victims
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/08/2021
» Temples have long served to reinforce strong moral values for society and to be safe refuges in hours of need, as exemplified by Wat Suthi Wararam, which now doubles as a community isolation centre for residents sick with Covid-19.
Chatuchak weekend market closed until July 29
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/07/2021
» Bangkok’s popular Chatuchak weekend market will be closed from July 16-29 to help curb the spread of Covid-19.
Songkran parties OK with controls
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/03/2021
» City Hall has introduced strict measures, including securing a permit for holding large parties, to control the spread of Covid-19 during the Songkran festival next month.
City Hall builds rafts to trap canal rubbish
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/08/2020
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is incorporating local wisdom in its effort to deal with rubbish in the capital's canals, by building bamboo rafts to snare trash initially along Khlong Prem Prachakorn.