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Officials hash out ways to curb clashes with macaques
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/03/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has joined forces with the Prime Minister's Office and the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) to discuss ways to handle the encounters between crab-eating macaques in Bang Khunthian district and local residents.
Bangkok eyes curbing water monitor numbers
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/02/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is considering measures to control the growing population of water monitors in Lumpini Park and the canal along Rama IV Road.
More ‘alien’ fish found in Bangkok
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/07/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is working with the Department of Fisheries to curb the population of blackchin tilapia, which is increasing in three Bangkok districts. The invasive species is causing trouble for farmers as it preys on smaller fish.
Passenger safety derailed
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/12/2022
» Pol Capt Chanoknard Wangsathi has been a railway police officer for six years. Next year will be her last year at work because the Royal Thai Police has announced that it will close the Railway Police Division in October 2023.
Aswin undecided on re-election bid
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/11/2021
» Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang has poured cold water on speculation that he is looking to run for a second term after former police chief Chakthip Chaijinda announced his withdrawal from the the next gubernatorial race.
'Auntie Pigeon' warned neighbours' health comes first
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/09/2018
» Laksi district officials on Thursday sanitised the house of an old woman who for decades had been feeding a large flock of wild pigeons and ignoring neighbours' complaints about the mess they caused and the risk of disease.
Home of sweet memories for a forgotten community
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/04/2018
» For years, an old wooden house has served as a classroom for Thai classical music at the Wat Paurohitya School in Bangkok's Bang Phlat district.
Green peace
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/01/2018
» As Bangkok battles some of the worst traffic congestion and pollution levels in the world, the government is rushing to re-landscape parts of the city that have become derelict if not dangerous, turning wastelands riddled with drug users and thieves into safe havens and oases of green that families want to return to.