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DLT launches safety tool for passengers
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/03/2026
» The Department of Land Transport has launched its “Taxi Dee Prom” system, introducing digital tools designed to enhance safety, transparency and convenience for taxi passengers in Bangkok, the DLT says.
Land Transport Department to allow online licence renewals
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/02/2026
» The Department of Land Transport (DLT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), is upgrading its service standards to allow motorists aged under 55 to renew their driving licences online from June.
Bangkok-Beijing ‘friendship caravan’ sets off
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/10/2025
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt raised the flag as an electric vehicle caravan from Bangkok to Beijing got under way on Friday, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Thailand-China diplomatic relations.
City gains stronger powers against smog
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/09/2025
» Bangkok will be designated a "special pollution control zone" from November to March in an unprecedented attempt to tackle the city's chronic smog, governor Chadchart Sittipunt announced on Tuesday.
Green light for AI traffic signals
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/09/2025
» For years, Bangkok's drivers have endured hours stuck in traffic. But a quiet revolution has been underway since February this year, when the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) partnered with Google on Project Green Light.
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.
Rubble levels reduced, more bodies emerging at disaster site
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/04/2025
» The height of the rubble at the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) tower in Bangkok has been reduced to a level where rescuers could soon start finding more bodies of missing construction workers.
New China link can clear air and fill tills
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/02/2025
» Bangkok is seeking cooperation with Shantou, a prefecture on the eastern coast of Guangdong, China, in four projects, including a proposal to establish a special economic zone to attract more investors.
Bangkok eases congestion using tech and AI: BMA
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/01/2025
» Area Traffic Control (ATC) technology and other innovations have alleviated traffic congestion in the capital's busy areas after two years of implementation, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Big boost in air travel over the New Year
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/01/2025
» New Year holiday passenger numbers were up almost 20% on last year at Thailand's six main airports, and airlines increased the number of flights accordingly.