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2025 a 'turning point' for Bangkok
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/01/2026
» From a collapsing road to contentious transit debts, tighter pet rules and higher rubbish fees, 2025 marked a turning point in how Bangkok governs itself.
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.
Governor halts roundup of stray dogs
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/11/2018
» Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang has suspended City Hall's roundup of stray dogs following criticism by animal welfare advocates of how the dogs are being cared for.
City halts stray-dog roundup
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/11/2018
» Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang has suspended City Hall's roundup of stray dogs pending talks with animal lovers' organisations worried about the way the captured animals are being cared for.
NLA lambastes ministry's pet tax proposal
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/03/2018
» A National Legislative Assembly (NLA) committee on social issues has slammed a proposal to tax pet owners, saying forced registration of animals would be a better approach to reducing the number of strays.