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BMA on defensive amid tunnel backlash
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/10/2017
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has defended its giant drainage tunnels, saying they at least "speed up" the drainage of flood water in the capital.
BMA defends tree felling in fort area
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/10/2017
» The city chopped down several trees at Mahakan Fort in the Phra Nakhon area to prevent accidents, Bangkok deputy governor Chakkaphan Phewngam said yesterday.
Evicted 'land encroachers' demand payout to leave homes
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/09/2017
» About 1,000 families that are being relocated from public land they have occupied along Klong Lat Phrao are demanding they be paid at least 200,000 baht each to move, according to a community rights group.
Disabled urge end to pavement poles
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/08/2017
» A group of people with disabilities have called on City Hall to remove a certain type of metal pole from pavements, saying they not only prevent motorcyclists from using the walkways but also obstruct them from gaining access to the public space.
BMA takes baby steps to drain waters
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/05/2017
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is improving the city's ability to withstand flash floods with new facilities, tools and manpower, a crucial move given the capital can now see up to 60mm of rainfall in 24 hours and monsoon rains cause canal levels to rise.
Downpour triggers flash floods across Bangkok
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/05/2017
» At least 29 spots in Bangkok experienced flash flooding following torrential rain across the capital on Tuesday morning, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s (BMA) flood prevention centre.
Anti-speeding crusaders rev up 'informant' campaign
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/05/2017
» Bangkok residents have been encouraged to act as informants and report city locations where speeding vehicles are most prevalent, in a bid to curb road accident casualties.
Report bikers and earn half the fine, says City Hall
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/04/2017
» People who report motorcycles that ride on city pavements or are parked illegally can receive rewards from next month as part of City Hall's clean-up campaign.
City Hall on back foot in clean-up drive
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/04/2017
» A heavy backlash from the public and food vendors has forced City Hall to come out and explain its planned "regulation" of street food in the capital.
City seeks waste awareness
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/04/2017
» City Hall has been sprung into action after an image of the Klong Toey canal covered in garbage drew strong public criticism.