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City water fest aims for global appeal
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/03/2026
» Bangkok and Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) are joining forces to host the Songkran Festival this year with a three-day celebration aimed at turning the city into a true global destination.
No evidence of graft in gym inquiry
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/01/2025
» The investigation into alleged graft in the procurement of exercise equipment for seven recreation and sports centres across the capital has found no evidence of wrongdoing.
Canal boardwalk at Klong Ong Ang due this year
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/01/2025
» Construction work to build a boardwalk along Klong Ong Ang, which will connect the Chao Phraya River at the Phra Phuttha Yodfa Memorial Bridge with the Bang Lamphu area, is expected to wrap up this year, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
BMA pressed over gym gear scandal
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/07/2024
» The opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) demanded that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reveal the findings of its investigations into alleged corruption in a procurement programme for gym equipment.
Chadchart defends city zoning plan
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 12/01/2024
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt on Thursday defended the fourth revision of City Hall's plan for the city, which has attracted public criticism for being "pro-developer".
New parties present faint flicker of hope
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/10/2022
» With lingering political polarisation, some people have been looking at alternative "third" parties, hoping they may be able to steer the country out of the challenges it faces.
Chadchart win: Nothing to do with luck
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/06/2022
» Chadchart Sittipunt's massive poll victory has sent political seismic waves not only to local but also to national politics.
City polls set stage for general election
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/05/2022
» After a nine-year hiatus, Bangkok residents are more than eager to decide for themselves tomorrow who should be running the capital.
Parties prefer shade as city poll looms
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/03/2022
» Bangkok is braced for a fierce political battle now the countdown for the gubernatorial elections has finally begun.
Can PPRP avoid a bruising in city poll?
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/12/2021
» As the Bangkok governor election is drawing near, major political parties such as the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and Pheu Thai coincidentally find themselves in a peculiar condition, with deliberate ambiguity apparently the best poll strategy.