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Harnessing data to boost road safety
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/02/2026
» Inspired by Japan's long-term success in reducing road fatalities, Thailand is entering a critical period of learning and reform in road safety, a message underscored at the 3rd Thailand Road Traffic Safety Forum.
Structural checks urged after quake
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/05/2025
» The Thailand Structural Engineers Association (TSEA) has urged building owners to inspect and reinforce the structural integrity of their properties in preparation for future earthquakes, following recent tremors from Myanmar that were felt as far as Bangkok.
No way to time quakes, experts say
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/04/2025
» Academics have warned that Thailand will face more earthquakes without predictable timing and locations.
Schools close as air quality dips
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/01/2025
» Several schools across the capital have been forced to close as the concentration of PM2.5 pollutants across the city continued to increase to unhealthy levels on Monday.
Woman faults BMA panel's handling of sex abuse case
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/07/2024
» A woman who claimed to have been sexually harassed by a Bangkok Metropolitan Administration senior executive has expressed disappointment over the handling of her case by a BMA panel.
Manaporn defends Land Bridge plan
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/05/2024
» Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri on Monday defended the government's plan to build the one-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject, saying it has garnered a lot of interest from foreign investors.
BMA workers fight to counter spate of manhole cover thefts
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/05/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) yesterday held a meeting with all relevant agencies to come up with measures to prevent the theft of manhole covers and to boost pedestrian safety along pavements across the city.
Manhole cover theft prevention takes on new urgency
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/05/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is looking to come up with urgent measures to prevent manhole cover thefts and improve pedestrian safety along pavements across the city.
Dept ties incense to PM2.5 spike
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/02/2024
» The Pollution Control Department (PCD) is urging the public to refrain from burning paper offerings and incense during the Chinese New Year in an effort to keep the level of ultra-fine PM2.5 pollutants down over the period.
Govt rejigs plans for Songkran
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/12/2023
» The National Soft Power Development Committee has clarified its idea of staging the Songkran festival for the whole month of April, saying the water-splashing festivities will still be held on April 13-15 as per tradition, while other cultural events will be organised nationwide during the entire month.