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Sixth Thai-Lao bridge on track following talks, design tweaks
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/02/2026
» The Department of Highways has confirmed that construction of the sixth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge is set to begin in 2029, following financing talks and design adjustments on the Lao side.
Bangkok sinkhole filled, building demolition starts
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/10/2025
» The filling of the massive sinkhole on Samsen Road in Bangkok’s Dusit district has been completed, paving the way for the demolition of the damaged Samsen police station, Bangkok's governor said.
Commute to be simplified to single pass
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/02/2025
» Bangkok commuters will be able to use a single ticket for all-electric railways, public buses, and Chao Phraya express boat services starting by the middle of this year, the Transport Ministry announced.
K-pop's Lisa takes crown in bustling city of plenty
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/12/2024
» Amid a wealth of news and catchy headlines from Bangkok in 2024, the 'Bangkok Post' picked five of the most noteworthy to cap the year.
BMA to offer Muay Thai as an elective in schools
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/06/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is introducing Muay Thai as an elective course in 437 schools it runs to preserve the culture and teach young people about discipline, says city council president Surajit Pongsingwitthaya.
Songkran 'to make biggest splash yet'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/02/2024
» Bangkok is gearing up for this year's celebrations of Songkran, expected to be more extravagant than ever before as the water festival will be organised as part of the government's promotion of Thailand's soft power.
Four motorway projects worth B140bn proposed
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/02/2024
» The Department of Highways will seek cabinet approval for four motorway projects valued at 140 billion baht this year, according to its director-general, Piyapong Jiwattanakulpaisarn.
AOT braces for surge in tourists
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/02/2024
» The government says it will work with Airports of Thailand (AOT) to enhance services and security for passengers, especially Chinese, during the Lunar New Year.
Govt rejigs plans for Songkran
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/12/2023
» The National Soft Power Development Committee has clarified its idea of staging the Songkran festival for the whole month of April, saying the water-splashing festivities will still be held on April 13-15 as per tradition, while other cultural events will be organised nationwide during the entire month.
Winter fetes to be held nationwide
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/10/2023
» The government plans to expand the annual winter festival from the capital to the entire nation under the name Thailand Winter Festivals, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.