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Siam Paragon Celebrates Pride Month with Bangkok Pride
Published on 23/05/2024
» To mark Pride Month and Thailand’s milestone of being the first Southeast Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage, Siam Paragon, a top-of-mind ‘global destination’ for Thais and international visitors, in collaboration with Bangkok Pride, proudly supports and empowers Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion with a series of events themed "The Celebration: Right to Love," from 31 May – 4 June 2024.
BMA Saves 141 Million Baht in Waste Management
Published on 15/05/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced a budget reduction of 141 million baht, attributing it to the "No Pouring In" waste management project. This initiative was showcased during a visit to the Khlong Toei Market area to review services managing 18 tons of vegetable scraps daily.
"Think of making merit, think of BKK Food Bank Centre."
Published on 10/05/2024
» Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, inspected and chaired the transfer of assistance through the BKK Food Bank Centre, Phra Khanong District, at the BKK Food Bank Centre Room, 1st Floor, Phra Khanong District Office.
BMA Opens Health Tech Service at Seacon Bang Khae for Free Health Check-Ups
Published on 10/05/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has launched a Health Tech service at the Seacon Bang Khae Health Tech Center, offering free health check-ups.
"Sanofi Planet Care Upcycling Program" Launched
Published on 10/05/2024
» Sanofi-Aventis (Thailand) Company Limited (SANOFI), an innovative global healthcare company, SCG Chemicals Public Company Limited (SCGC), a leader in the integrated chemical business for sustainability and an expert in green polymer, CirPlas Tech Company Limited (Cirplas), an expert in total plastic waste solutions, along with hospitals and partners from public and private sectors and related organisations, have collectively launched the "Sanofi Planet Care Upcycling Program: Giving a New Life to Used Insulin Pens" for the first time in Thailand.
MEA Advances Rama IV Road with Underground Cables
Published on 25/04/2024
» The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), in collaboration with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), the Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), the Telecommunications Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage, the Royal Thai Police, telecommunications entrepreneurs, and network operators, is supporting the removal of communication cables along Rama IV Road from the Bangkok Station (Hua Lamphong) area to the Sam Yan Intersection, spanning 1.5 kilometres. This initiative is part of a larger project to install an underground communication cable system, with plans to continue the removal of overhead cables in the area until May 2024.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Council
Published on 13/04/2024
» Ms. Naruenarnmont Houngsap, Spokesperson of Bangkok Metropolitan Council, was appointed to chair the special committee to study the replacement of government vehicles with EV vehicles. In addition, Mr. Viput Srivaurai, Member of BMC Bankg Rak District, was also a witness to the launch of the Thai application Saifah for EV car users with Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok. There was Mr. Veerasit Manawa, CEO of Saifah EV Company Limited, who provided information at the Irawat Phatthana Building, Bangkok City Hall 2, Din Daeng.
Bangkok's Leap into Lifelong Learning for All
Published on 02/04/2024
» Bangkok unveils its vision for multidimensional learning to transform into a learning city accessible everywhere and at all times for everyone.
Empowering Thais Against Unplanned Pregnancies
Published on 18/03/2024
» The Department of Health and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, in partnership with Organon (Thailand) Co., Ltd., have inaugurated the “RakTuaYaKluaFang” campaign. This initiative aims not only to curb unintended pregnancies in Thailand but also to transform community and family perceptions about implant contraception. It advocates that choosing implant contraception reflects self-love and social responsibility. The campaign supports the government's strategy to reduce adolescent pregnancies. The launch event was presided over by Dr. Bunyarit Sukrat, Director of the Bureau of Reproductive Health, with Dr. Sunthorn Sunthornchart, Director General of the Department of Health, and Mr. Koen C. Kruijtbosch, Managing Director of Organon (Thailand) Co., Ltd., also in attendance at the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit.
Bangkok Expands Food Banks to All Districts
Published on 13/03/2024
» In a significant move to combat food insecurity and promote sustainable food distribution, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is set to expand the BKK Food Center project to all 50 districts of the city. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between abundance and need, creating a system where those with surplus can directly support those facing hardships.