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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.
Big shakeup for city pet owners
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/05/2025
» A quietly announced law will usher in sweeping changes to pet ownership in Bangkok early next year. While the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Ordinance on Animal Keeping and Release Control 2024 has flown under the radar for many, its impact -- particularly on dog and cat owners -- could be profound when it comes into force on Jan 10.
Thailand, US to resume direct flights
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/11/2024
» Thailand and the United States are expected to resume direct flights in February of next year when the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the US Department of Transportation upgrades Thai aviation safety from Category 2 to Category 1, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
BMA rushes to finish Sanam Luang landscaping project
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/10/2018
» The bulk of the work to improve Sanam Luang's landscape following important state events is proceeding with the deadline being rushed to next month, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Time running out for city district councillors
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/09/2018
» 'Because Phra Nakhon district is my home, I still want to continue doing this duty. How could I trust the people from somewhere else to do the job? They don't even know the way of life of people here. Those civil servants come and go. As for us, born and raised here, we won't move away."
NLA lambastes ministry's pet tax proposal
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/03/2018
» A National Legislative Assembly (NLA) committee on social issues has slammed a proposal to tax pet owners, saying forced registration of animals would be a better approach to reducing the number of strays.