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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.
Bangkok claims sorting push 'a success'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/10/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's (BMA) new waste separation initiative, "This House Doesn't Mix", has drawn an enthusiastic response from city residents, with more than 700,000 households registering since its launch on Wednesday, according to Pornprom Vikitsreth, the governor's sustainability adviser.
Department of Highways signs Motorway 7 extension contracts
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/08/2025
» The Department of Highways (DoH) has signed contracts for the extension of Motorway 7, which will connect the highway to U-Tapao International Airport in Rayong.
Visa waiver brings surge in Thai-China flights
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/07/2024
» The number of flights between Thailand and China has risen to 55,000 in the past eight months since the two countries signed a mutual visa exemption agreement, according to the Ministry of Transport.
Cabinet set to review Land Bridge bill 'in September'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/07/2024
» A draft of the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC) bill is expected to be ready for submission to the cabinet by the end of September, as the government is keen to start the construction of the one-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject in 2026, according to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
Japanese firms to invest more as outlook brightens
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/06/2024
» Japanese investors are expected to increase their activity in Thailand, following a forecast by the Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro) of a rebound in tourism and business in the second half of this year, according to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
Prayut to preside over official Yellow Line opening
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/06/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will officially open the Yellow Line electric train system — now offering free rides to passengers on most parts of the route — on June 19, according to a source in the Transport Ministry.
Yellow Line monorail service gets positive reviews
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/06/2023
» Commuters were thrilled to join the first Yellow Line monorail trial run on Saturday. Many had flocked to Samrong station in Samut Prakan since 9am.
BTSC says it's ready to invest in 'missing link'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/06/2023
» The Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC) is ready to invest in a 2.6-kilometre missing link to connect its Yellow Line monorail to the Green Line of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) at Ratchayothin and Lat Phrao stations.
Governor gets 99-day review
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/09/2022
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has received mixed responses from scholars after 99 days in the job.