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Red Line extension relocation eyed
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/02/2026
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has moved to overhaul the design of its Red Line suburban railway extension, proposing to relocate and rename the planned Ratchawithi Station to create a direct link with Ramathibodi Hospital, in a bid to improve passenger convenience and urban connectivity.
BMA moves to amend city rules
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/04/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will amend its 40-year-old BMA Act to modernise urban governance while enhancing the city's administrative efficiency, it says.
BMA prohibits the use of 'T-steel' in high-rise projects
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/04/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has prohibited the use of heat-treated steel or "T-steel" in its high-rise construction projects pending a thorough quality inspection, a source said.
Bangkok Port inks pact with Yokohama
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/01/2025
» The Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) has signed a letter of intent with the City of Yokohama in Japan to further develop their port business and related infrastructure and strengthen ties on the 10th anniversary of the forging of ties between the two parties.
Delay for N1 expressway tunnel option
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/10/2024
» The Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) is likely to scrap a proposal to build an underground route to replace a controversial section of the N1 Expressway development after questions were raised about its financial viablility.
'Hearing time up' for 4th city plan
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/09/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will not extend the public hearing for its fourth city plan revision, saying Bangkok residents from all six district groups have already submitted their opinions, and the plan will be in effect late next year.
Thailand Consumers Council demands city plan be revised
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/07/2024
» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) and Bangkok community representatives have called on the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to stop a public hearing on its new city planning blueprint or they will ask the Administrative Court to rule against it.
Locals resist Bangkok tunnel option
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/07/2024
» Residents have opposed the Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat)'s proposal to construct an underground route to replace a controversial section of the N1 Expressway development after a 17-month initial feasibility study.
Court dismisses suit filed against MRTA
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/06/2024
» The Supreme Administrative Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC) against the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) and its bidding committee for revising the terms of reference (ToR) for the Orange Line's western extension.
Chadchart warns street vendors of income checks and tax bills
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/05/2024
» City Hall is imposing measures to rein in street vendors, including checking their income, taxing them, and eventually ending hawking on pavements altogether.