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K-9 unit to conduct final sweep of site
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/05/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will deploy K-9 units and officers to conduct a final inspection of the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building site on Tuesday, before handing it back to SAO authorities on Thursday.
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.
Bangkok quake claims deadline extended to May 2
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/04/2025
» City Hall has extended the deadline for accepting compensation claims related to the recent earthquake to May 2 and agreed to streamline the claims process.
Chadchart hails road drainage system as BMA readies plans
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/05/2024
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the new road drainage system in the Udomsuk area will drain rainwater more effectively and quickly.
Princess to kick off celebrations on Yaowarat Road
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/01/2024
» Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will preside over a ceremony kicking off this year's Lunar New Year celebrations on Yaowarat Road on Feb 10, deputy Bangkok governor Tavida Kamolvej said on Monday.
BMA rolls out NY safety plan
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/12/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has rolled out a number of measures to boost public safety in the capital during the New Year festival.
Near 10,000 extinguishers in sorry state
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/07/2023
» An inspection carried out by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has found that almost 10,000 emergency fire extinguisher units across the capital's 50 districts need to be urgently replaced.
BMA admits cash shortfall hampering fire coverage
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/06/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has admitted budget constraints are keeping the city’s fire stations from expanding and standing in the way of recruiting more firefighters.
NY festivities on Khao San 'toned down' out of respect
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/12/2022
» The New Year countdown on Khao San Road has been cancelled out of respect for Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati, who is still in hospital after collapsing due to a heart condition on Wednesday.
Bangkok girds for more heavy rain
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/10/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has asked private company employees to work from home to avoid traffic congestion as heavy rain is forecast across the capital from Wednesday until Friday.