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2025 a 'turning point' for Bangkok
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/01/2026
» From a collapsing road to contentious transit debts, tighter pet rules and higher rubbish fees, 2025 marked a turning point in how Bangkok governs itself.
CCTV pool to ensure safer holiday
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/02/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) will link their CCTV systems in a bid to boost public safety during the Songkran festival, according to an aide to the city governor.
Bangkok eases congestion using tech and AI: BMA
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/01/2025
» Area Traffic Control (ATC) technology and other innovations have alleviated traffic congestion in the capital's busy areas after two years of implementation, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Three ministries close ranks against staff drug abuse
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/07/2024
» Three key ministries have agreed to step up drug testing of staff involved in drug suppression, with rehabilitation and medical treatment for any who test positive.
BMA urged to build its own motorcycle ride-hailing app
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/07/2024
» A city council member has asked the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to develop a new application for calling motorcycle taxis to ensure safety and reasonable fares for passengers.
Chadchart warns street vendors of income checks and tax bills
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/05/2024
» City Hall is imposing measures to rein in street vendors, including checking their income, taxing them, and eventually ending hawking on pavements altogether.
Local mafia leader list takes shape
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/09/2023
» A nationwide screening of local leaders linked to influential mafia-like gangs is now 20-30% complete, with the database expected to be divided into coloured zones, said Deputy Interior Minister Chada Thaiset.
136 monkeypox cases found in Bangkok
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/08/2023
» A total of 136 monkeypox cases have been found in Bangkok, including some among HIV-positive patients, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.
AI catching Bangkok traffic offenders
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/06/2023
» City Hall is using artificial intelligence software (AI) to catch traffic offenders and will also use it to improve traffic flow management at intersections, the Bangkok governor said on Wednesday.
BMA chases tobacco and hotel taxes
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/12/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will seek to amend the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Act of 1985 so it can generate more income to meet its target of 80 billion baht in tax revenues in the current fiscal year, governor Chadchart Sittipunt said yesterday.