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Train feeder study gets green light
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/07/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Council has approved a study on the feasibility of launching a feeder service network to enhance commuter access to the city's main electric rail systems.
Bangkok council pushes for B20 transit fare
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/08/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Council is encouraging the Ministry of Transport to push for a 20-baht fare for all electric railway systems. The policy is expected to take effect within the next year.
E-buses ‘to rule Bangkok by 2030’
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/10/2023
» Bangkok City Council has approved a draft city code seeking to replace all fossil fuel-powered public buses with electric vehicles within seven years to better protect the environment and people’s health.
Pita gets a head start on city problems
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/06/2023
» Move Forward Party (MFP) leader and prime minister aspirant Pita Limjaroenrat has promised to work closely with City Hall to tackle 21 of Bangkok's major problems, including traffic congestion, flooding and air pollution.
BTS extension 'not for BMA'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/09/2022
» Rosana Tositrakul, a former candidate for Bangkok governor, on Wednesday called on Bangkok city council to not take on ownership of two sections of the Green Line to avoid incurring a massive financial burden that would hamper any attempts to lower train fares.
City Hall urges return of district council elections
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/07/2022
» City Hall has asked a House standing committee to seek the immediate return of elections for Bangkok district councillors, which were put on hold following the 2014 military coup.
Council petitioned to expel Sathon member in sex case
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/07/2022
» Activist Srisuwan Janya has petitioned the Bangkok Metropolitan Council calling for a Sathon district councillor from the former Move Forward Party (MFP) to be removed following allegations of sexual molestation of minors.
Call to bring back district council polls
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/07/2022
» Members of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) yesterday called on City Hall to push for the reinstatement of district council elections.
City council poised to thrash out budget
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/07/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) will hold its first meeting in eight years via live streaming on Wednesday.
Chadchart receives EC's endorsement
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/06/2022
» The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday officially endorsed Chadchart Sittipunt as the winner of the May 22 Bangkok governor election, with the new governor reiterating his message of unity.