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Prisoners hired to clean Bangkok's drains
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/06/2022
» City Hall has approved a proposal to use prisoners to clean the sewers throughout Bangkok and improve flood drainage, starting on July 1.
Chadchart backs 2am closing time
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/06/2022
» Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt says he will ask the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to consider allowing nightspots to open until 2am.
City infections spike in pubs, dorms
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/01/2022
» Bangkok has reported a jump in Covid-19 caseloads, many involving infections in restaurant-cum-pubs and crowded communities, according to the Department of Disease Control (DDC).
CentralWorld scraps onsite New Year party
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/12/2021
» The CentralWorld shopping centre has cancelled in-person attendance at its New Year countdown party, although the event will still be broadcast live across the country.
Countdown events cancelled over Omicron fears
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/12/2021
» Fear of a surge in Omicron cases has led to the cancellation of all events to mark the New Year planned for Bangkok by City Hall.
Booze ban after 9pm to remain
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/11/2021
» Restaurant operators have asked City Hall to allow them to serve alcohol until 11pm but the idea has been rejected by the Bangkok governor.
Flood risk for Chao Phraya
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/10/2021
» City Hall has warned communities along the Chao Phraya River to brace for flooding from Friday until Tuesday.
Bangkok reopening 'must be safe'
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/09/2021
» Welcoming tourists back to Bangkok depends on three factors, including that 70% of its population are fully vaccinated, which could push the reopening near mid-November.
Dine-in curbs lifted; pools, libraries open
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/06/2021
» City Hall is lifting restrictions on dining at non-air-conditioned restaurants and increasing the seating limits at some venues in Bangkok from Monday.
CCSA delays Bangkok reopenings
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/06/2021
» The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has delayed City Hall's plan to allow five types of businesses, including spas and beauty clinics, to open on Tuesday.