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BMA must pay B672m in lease fees
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/08/2024
» The State Railway Workers' Union of Thailand is demanding that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) pay a debt of 672 million baht arising from overdue leasing fees at Chatuchak Market from 2018 to 2022.
Woman faults BMA panel's handling of sex abuse case
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/07/2024
» A woman who claimed to have been sexually harassed by a Bangkok Metropolitan Administration senior executive has expressed disappointment over the handling of her case by a BMA panel.
BRT set to see upgrades
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/04/2024
» Bangkok's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system will receive a few upgrades this year, with electric buses set to start joining its fleet in July, and a planned expansion of the route in the works.
Bangkok governor responds to city plan criticism
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/02/2024
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Monday that comprehensive city planning would not benefit financiers, adding that it can be revised after opposition from civil society networks.
Berlin ‘keen on land bridge’
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/11/2023
» Germany has shown a keen interest in Thailand’s Land Bridge megaproject and has invited the government to conduct a roadshow in Germany to woo investors, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said on Wednesday.
BMA to go after old vehicles
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/10/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the government have vowed to tackle the ultra-fine PM2.5 dust pollution in Bangkok, saying 70% of these hazardous dust particles come from vehicle emissions.
BMA to crack down on old vehicles as PM2.5 spirals
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/10/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the government have vowed to tackle air pollution, saying vehicle emissions account for 70% of the ultra-fine PM2.5 dust in the capital and urgent measures are needed to curb them.
BMA readies debt repayment
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/09/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is preparing to pay the first instalment of the 22 billion baht it owes the Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC), the operator of the BTS Skytrain Green Line extension, next month after the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) gives its seal of approval.
BMA lists Ashton Asoke possibilities
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/08/2023
» Any resolution to Ashton Asoke condominium's legal tussle rests with three applicable sections of a related law, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Man of the people: Chadchart shapes up
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/12/2022
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt -- the city's first elected chief in nine years -- remains popular with the public since he secured a landslide victory in the gubernatorial election in May.