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BMA widens exercise gear probe
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/06/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is planning to expand its probe into the procurement of exercise equipment for public parks in the capital after investigators detected evidence of corruption in their preliminary investigation.
Electric Bangkok boat taxis to launch in July
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/06/2024
» An on-demand electric boat taxi service developed by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is due to begin operating in July, around the time the BMA looks set to launch the city-wide expansion of its app-based motorcycle taxi-hailing service, Krung Thep Thanakom Co (KT), the BMA’s business arm, revealed on Sunday.
Tour boat crash set to be probed
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/06/2024
» The Transport Ministry has ordered a probe into a boat crash late Thursday afternoon near Tha Tien pier in which four Chinese tourists were injured to find those responsible.
Chadchart suspends gym equipment programme
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/06/2024
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt on Friday suspended the 40-million-baht procurement programme for gym equipment for three sports centres run by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) amid an outcry over suspected corruption.
Chadchart looks into ‘unusual’ gym equipment buys
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/06/2024
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has admitted to finding unusual patterns in gym equipment procurement — such as a treadmill that cost as much as a car — for two sports centres operated by City Hall.
City Hall fixes soggy 'Bangkok' sign on railway beam
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/06/2024
» City Hall workers have fixed a large overhead destination sign,"กรุงเทพฯ - Bangkok", at Pathumwan intersection after complaints that it was soggy and unsightly.
Investors from 3 nations eye Land Bridge
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/05/2024
» Major companies from China, Japan and the Netherlands took part in a “market sounding” event on Thursday for Thailand’s 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject, a source said on Friday.
Chadchart warns street vendors of income checks and tax bills
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/05/2024
» City Hall is imposing measures to rein in street vendors, including checking their income, taxing them, and eventually ending hawking on pavements altogether.
Normal services on Yellow Line delayed to ‘late June’
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/05/2024
» Regular services along the Yellow Line monorail system will resume sometime late next month instead of June 10 as previously announced, as its operator is still waiting for some parts needed to repair damaged tracks, the Department of Rail Transport said on Wednesday.
Governor sets sights on Old Town revamp
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/05/2024
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has vowed to bring to Bangkok’s Old Town the best aspects of sustainable development, before his four-year term ends in 2026