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Lucky escape as falling pipe narrowly misses motorcyclist
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/08/2019
» A motorcyclist had a narrow escape when a long section of pipe fell off the Rama 9 overpass onto the road immediately in front of him in Bangkok late on Tuesday night.
Khao San vendors protest BMA plan
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/08/2019
» A group of street vendors in Bangkok's Khao San Road area has submitted a letter to the city governor in opposition to City Hall's plan to clear stalls that occupy pavements in the popular tourist area.
Hole appears in Rama IV Road
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/08/2019
» A hole was found in the middle of Rama IV Road in Klong Toey on Monday and workers were trying to repair it before commuters hit the road after work.
Fine for motorbikes using footpaths doubles to B2,000
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/07/2019
» Motorcyclists caught driving on Bangkok’s footpaths will face a fine of 2,000 baht, an increase from 1,000 baht, starting on Aug 1, deputy city governor Sakoltee Phattiyakul said on Wednesday.
B48m to be spent improving Khao San Road
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/07/2019
» Footpaths on the famous tourist strip of Khao San Road will be revamped, with clear vendor zoning established to ensure orderliness and safety, according to City Hall.
WWII bombs found in Ratchaburi
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/06/2019
» Residents living in downtown Ratchaburi may soon be ordered to evacuate their homes as authorities prepare to defuse seven World War II-era unexploded bombs found on the bed of the Mae Klong River.
It's rubbish!: Collection fee to go up 4x
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/05/2019
» Bangkokians may see their rubbish collection charge quadrupled from October under a bill pitched by City Hall.
More than 150,000 to attend ceremonies
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/04/2019
» City Hall is ready for more than 150,000 people expected to visit Sanam Luang for His Majesty the King's coronation ceremonies this weekend.
Haze closes city schools
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/01/2019
» The government has decided to take drastic measures to combat persistent haze caused by ultra-fine dust particles that have shrouded Bangkok and its vicinity, by deploying troops to check on factories and ordering the temporary closure of schools.
Pollution dept, City Hall consider 'haze emergency'
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/01/2019
» A worried Pollution Control Department (PCD) and City Hall are considering declaring Bangkok a "pollution control zone" after haze in the capital worsened on Monday.