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'Cooling centres' rolled out
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/03/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has set up a network of 304 "cooling centres" to help residents cope with high temperatures during the summer season.
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.
Bangkok on alert as flood threat grows along Chao Phraya
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/05/2025
» Bangkok is on heightened alert for potential flooding as high sea levels threaten low-lying areas along the Chao Phraya River through to Sunday, with temporary and permanent flood protection measures underway.
Arrests loom next week for three groups of suspects
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/05/2025
» Police are expected to issue arrest warrants next week for three groups of people allegedly involved in the collapse of the State Audit Office's (SAO) under-construction building during the earthquake on March 28.
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.
Households are urged to sort organic waste
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/03/2025
» Households in Bangkok are being encouraged to separate organic waste from other forms of rubbish to help reduce the daily volume of garbage.
State Railway of Thailand budgets B24bn for new railcars
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/01/2025
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will procure 184 air-conditioned diesel railcars plus spare parts, with a budget of 24.1 billion baht to replace ageing cars that have been in use for 30 years.
Cabinet approves Port Authority revamp
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/01/2025
» The cabinet has given the green light for the new Port Authority of Thailand (Pat) bill, allowing it to establish subsidiaries to carry out its port development plan, Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri said yesterday.
Stricter laws for drunk motorists
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/12/2024
» Drunk drivers will face harsher punishment next year, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit says, adding the ministry would work with the Interior Ministry to increase penalties.
Airports of Thailand to pay B12bn due to noise pollution from new runway
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/11/2024
» Airports of Thailand (AoT) plans to issue 12 billion baht in compensation to residents impacted by noise pollution from the third and newest runway at Suvarnabhumi Airport.