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Officials hash out ways to curb clashes with macaques
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/03/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has joined forces with the Prime Minister's Office and the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) to discuss ways to handle the encounters between crab-eating macaques in Bang Khunthian district and local residents.
Thailand studies commercial drones for air transport
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/10/2025
» Thai government agencies have joined forces to promote the commercial use of drones for air transport and delivery innovations.
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.
Groups urge govt to scrap 4am opening
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/12/2023
» Temperance groups and road safety advocates are urging the government to rethink its plan to allow bars, clubs and other entertainment venues to operate until 4am, saying authorities have not taken the necessary precautions to prevent alcohol-related accidents.
Chadchart 'not opposed' to 4am closing time
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/10/2023
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said he isn't opposed to the plan to extend entertainment venues' night operating hours as long as all agencies concerned are ready to enforce the law to minimise any adverse impact on society.
BMA's Covid drug plan under review
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/05/2021
» The Public Health Ministry on Tuesday raised concerns about City Hall's plan to treat less serious Covid-19 patients with the anti-viral drug Favipiravir and asked that the proposed treatment be first approved by experts.
Travellers take to cars, avoid public transport
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/04/2021
» About 95% of Songkran travellers used their own cars to get to their destinations and back, the Transport Ministry announced on Friday.
Songkran toll better on every measure
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/04/2021
» The Songkran road death toll has risen to 192 after dozens of people lost their lives on Wednesday.
'New normal' for Bangkok's virus-hit hospitals
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/02/2021
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has introduced new services in BMA-run hospitals to reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission.
Protecting society's most vulnerable
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/04/2020
» Aside from medical personnel and other state officials at the forefront of the country's fight against the new coronavirus outbreak, there still are small groups of non-governmental organisations working behind the scenes reaching out to groups with the least access to state welfare and assistance during the outbreak.