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Homeless targeted by mule account brokers
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/09/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has stepped up efforts to prevent homeless people from being lured into opening "mule accounts" following reports that brokers are paying 500–5,000 baht to use their identities.
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.
Department of Land Transport warns against fake licence plates available on social media
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/07/2025
» The Department of Land Transport (DLT) is cautioning the public about a proliferation of fake licence plates being sold on social media platforms, particularly through live streams on Facebook and TikTok.
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.
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.
Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand says cancellation of flight slots 'not unusual'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/11/2023
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) said on Tuesday there was nothing unusual about airlines cancelling their flight slots during periods of low travel demand after a number of Chinese airlines decided to return their take-off and landing rights at the nation's main aviation gateways.
AI catching Bangkok traffic offenders
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/06/2023
» City Hall is using artificial intelligence software (AI) to catch traffic offenders and will also use it to improve traffic flow management at intersections, the Bangkok governor said on Wednesday.
BMA planning to install 200 AI-assisted cameras
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/06/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is planning to install artificial intelligence-assisted traffic cameras at over 200 intersections across the city to help its crackdown on traffic violations.
BMA chases tobacco and hotel taxes
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/12/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will seek to amend the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Act of 1985 so it can generate more income to meet its target of 80 billion baht in tax revenues in the current fiscal year, governor Chadchart Sittipunt said yesterday.