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BMA steps into canal 'decay' row
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/03/2024
» Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials have spoken out to defend their agency after pictures of abandoned locations around the Klong Ong Ang Canal were circulated online alongside criticism of the BMA.
AI, more cameras mulled to boost revellers' safety
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/03/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) on Tuesday unveiled a plan to deploy more modern technology to ensure security measures are ramped up for this year's extended Songkran Festival next month.
City needs 'urgent support'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/02/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin urged speedy support for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's (BMA) bid to attract more international visitors to the capital, which has already been named one of the world's most visited cities.
BMA to set up film-makers coordination centre
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/09/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will set up a centre to coordinate with foreign and local film-makers, in line with the government's policy to promote Thailand through "soft power", Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said.
DUP / BMA tells Khao San bars to keep the noise down
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/02/2023
» City Hall has told businesses along Khao San Road to lower their noise levels within 15 days after receiving complaints from neighbouring areas about noise pollution.
City to rezone nightspots
News, Supoj Wancharoen, 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.
Chadchart names his four deputies on Day 1
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/06/2022
» Newly-elected Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt named four deputies and outlined four urgent issues to tackle, including the Green Line electric train dispute, on his first day at work as Bangkok's 17th governor yesterday.
Revellers flout splash ban
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/04/2022
» The government is urging full compliance with Covid-19 control measures outlined by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), including the ban on water-splashing during the Songkran holidays, to help prevent cases from spiralling out of control after the long break.
Silom, Khao San, Yaowarat roads to become 'walking streets'
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/11/2019
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is planning to turn Silom, Yaowarat and Khao San roads into pedestrian-only zones on certain hours next month, as a part of its bid to boost tourist numbers and the local economy.
Khao San vendors protest BMA plan
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/08/2019
» A group of street vendors in Bangkok's Khao San Road area has submitted a letter to the city governor in opposition to City Hall's plan to clear stalls that occupy pavements in the popular tourist area.