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Chadchart's bold bridge plan
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/01/2026
» On today's fashionable Song Wat Road, where century-old shophouses have lately been reborn as cafes and design studios and the Chao Phraya River slips quietly past, a bridge exists -- for now -- only on paper.
BMA speeds up Lumpini renovations
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/10/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is accelerating renovation work at Lumpini Park in preparation for its 100th anniversary and the centennial commemoration of King Vajiravudh (King Rama VI).
Over 360k join Bangkok celebrations
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/04/2025
» Songkran celebrations in Bangkok drew massive crowds from all over the world, with more than 360,000 people joining festivities on Silom and Khao San roads over the first two days of the holiday period, says the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Governor denies Klong Ong Ang neglect claim
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/03/2024
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt on Saturday defended the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)'s management of Klong Ong Ang in Samphanthawong district after the BMA was accused of neglect.
AI, more cameras mulled to boost revellers' safety
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/03/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) on Tuesday unveiled a plan to deploy more modern technology to ensure security measures are ramped up for this year's extended Songkran Festival next month.
Songkran 'to make biggest splash yet'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/02/2024
» Bangkok is gearing up for this year's celebrations of Songkran, expected to be more extravagant than ever before as the water festival will be organised as part of the government's promotion of Thailand's soft power.
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 ramps up New Year safety measures
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/12/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administrative (BMA) has set up a centre to boost safety measures for New Year revellers and is asking the public to comply with safety rules during celebrations.
Last orders at 6am for New Year
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/12/2023
» The Interior Ministry has agreed to allow entertainment venues to remain open until 6am on Jan 1 for New Year celebrations, it was announced yesterday.
BMA lists alcohol-free areas
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/04/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will name 35 alcohol-free locations in 24 districts to curb the number of accidents and deaths during the upcoming Songkran Festival.