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Singapore’s reopening boom draws big money and bubble fears
Published on 02/11/2022
» Earlier this month, a record 302,000 people attended Singapore’s first Formula 1 car race in three years. Some forked out $900 for a grandstand seat for three days, while others booked hotel suites overlooking the Marina Bay track for as much as $10,000. Nightclub tables were fetching up to $70,000 per evening.
Governor sees BTS fare plan nixed
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/10/2022
» Bangkok Council has rejected a motion from Governor Chadchart Sittipunt asking it to consider whether City Hall has the authority to collect fares for BTS Green Line extensions.
Central Rama 2 to get a B1.2bn makeover
Business, Published on 29/09/2022
» SET-listed retail and property developer Central Pattana Plc (CPN) is to invest 1.2 billion baht in the shopping mall Central Rama 2 to give it a new look and transform it into an urban landscape.
Bangkok city ordered to pay B11.75bn owed to skytrain operator
Online Reporters, Published on 07/09/2022
» The Central Administrative Court on Wednesday ordered Bangkok City Hall to pay 11.75 billion baht it owes to Bangkok Mass Transit System Corp (BTSC) for operating the Green Line's extension routes since 2017.
BMA ready to appeal in debt case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/09/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is ready to appeal the Green Line case if the Administrative Court rules in favour of Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC) on Wednesday, according to Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt.
CP robot fair to spread tech knowledge
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/08/2022
» The conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group (CP) has joined hands with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and other partners to launch a two-day robot and innovation showcase event aimed at spreading knowledge of the latest advanced technology amongst Thai youth.
BMA mulls transferring new rail lines
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/08/2022
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt now wants to transfer two new electric rail projects to the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), while City Hall is still struggling to clear up problems surrounding the Green Line’s concessions.
IKEA plans to open region's first city store on Sukhumvit
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 22/06/2022
» IKEA, a Swedish home furnishing brand, is scheduled to open its first Southeast Asian urban store in Bangkok by the end of next year.
Chadchart, FTI eye greener Bangkok
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/06/2022
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is pushing ahead with urban environmental development by teaming up with the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to promote eco-friendly factories, clean water and working to increase green areas in the capital.
MRTA offers to take over Green Line
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/06/2022
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) is ready to take over the management of the BTS skytrain Green Line's extension from City Hall if the government agrees to compensate the private company contracted to operate the line for its work.