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Bangkok to Beijing train trial run starts
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/06/2024
» Train travel between Bangkok and Beijing is inching closer as Thailand prepares to expand its rail network.
New tech to solve city traffic problem
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/06/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has launched an automatic traffic-management system on four city roads to improve flow along the routes.
Ukraine issues Banksy postage stamp
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/03/2023
» Ukraine issued a postage stamp showing a mural by British street artist Banksy to mark the first anniversary of Russia's invasion.
Cameras and penalties to deal with idling cabs
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/01/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced that serious action will be taken against taxis and tuk-tuks found idling and obstructing traffic, with penalties including fines and point deductions.
No gambling dens in city: police chief
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/11/2022
» National police chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas on Wednesday insisted there are no gambling dens in the capital.
Curbs on small distillers to be eased
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/11/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a draft ministerial regulation to loosen curbs on liquor production by small-scale distillers.
Park gets new statue of late king
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/10/2022
» Their Majesties the King and Queen will on Thursday preside over a royal ceremony for the unveiling of a statue of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great at the new Chalerm Phrakiat Park in Dusit district.
Putin to attend Apec summit
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/10/2022
» Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted Thailand's invitation to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok next month, according to a security source.
Record rain overwhelming city canals
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/09/2022
» Some of the heaviest rain to have fallen on Bangkok in two decades has overwhelmed the capital's main canals, making it difficult to drain water from some parts of the city, governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Wednesday.
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.