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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.
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.
'Safe' Loy Krathong eyed
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/10/2025
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has introduced strict safety measures for the Loy Krathong Festival next month, while expanding low-emission zones to tackle rising PM2.5 pollution during the cool season.
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.
Ranong on course as port thrives
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/03/2025
» The Transport Ministry plans to improve facilities and services of Ranong Port after import-export volumes rose recently.
Bangkok eyes curbing water monitor numbers
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/02/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is considering measures to control the growing population of water monitors in Lumpini Park and the canal along Rama IV Road.
Pet market raids coming after blaze
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/06/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will raid unauthorised pet markets throughout the city to prevent similar incidents from reoccurring following Tuesday's blaze at a pet market in Chatuchak district, which killed more than 5,000 animals.
Benjakitti Park expansion set for Feb
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/11/2021
» The extension of Benjakitti Forest Park in Klong Toey district will open to the public in February next year, according to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
City Hall lists places for reopening
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/04/2020
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration plans to reopen restaurants, markets, exercise venues, parks, hairdressers, clinics, animal hospitals and grooming parlours, golf courses and driving ranges.
Governor halts roundup of stray dogs
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/11/2018
» Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang has suspended City Hall's roundup of stray dogs following criticism by animal welfare advocates of how the dogs are being cared for.