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Land Transport Department to allow online licence renewals
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/02/2026
» The Department of Land Transport (DLT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), is upgrading its service standards to allow motorists aged under 55 to renew their driving licences online from June.
Thailand studies commercial drones for air transport
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/10/2025
» Thai government agencies have joined forces to promote the commercial use of drones for air transport and delivery innovations.
Princess to attend dual Thai-Chinese celebration
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/01/2025
» Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will preside over the Opening Ceremony of the Yaowarat Chinese New Year Celebration, which will also mark the 50th anniversary of Thai-Chinese diplomatic relations on Jan 29.
Groups urge govt to scrap 4am opening
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/12/2023
» Temperance groups and road safety advocates are urging the government to rethink its plan to allow bars, clubs and other entertainment venues to operate until 4am, saying authorities have not taken the necessary precautions to prevent alcohol-related accidents.
BMA tightens safety measures for 4am nightlife
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/11/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has begun tightening safety measures to ensure nightspots strictly comply with the law and are ready for the government's plan to extend opening hours to 4am.
City Hall tackles homeless hub
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/07/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is to limit drop-in facilities for homeless people living on Ratchadamnoen Avenue to tidy up the area.
New station plan irks local residents
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/06/2023
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) is waiting for the Fine Arts Department to approve its plan for the new Democracy Monument Station, which has come under fire from conservationists and residents alike over its likely impact on historic buildings, in what is one of Bangkok's oldest neighbourhoods.
BMTA plans to get 3,200 electric buses
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/08/2022
» The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority may procure 3,200 electric buses to phase out fossil-fuelled buses from its fleet in three years, said deputy permanent secretary for transport, Sorapong Paitoonphong.
Smiles not hugs as classes restart
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/05/2022
» The resumption of on-site learning for the first time in almost two years has seen the joyful yet cautious reunion of students and teachers at the beginning of the new school term, with health and safety measures put in place due to Covid-19.
Succour for the homeless
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/05/2022
» With Bangkok's governor election just around the corner, most candidates have highlighted several issues in their campaigns. Yet one topic remains mostly unaddressed -- the homeless.