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BMA declares six no-smoking zones
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/05/2019
» City Hall has established six no-smoking zones in the capital as a part of a pilot project to curb the rising numbers of new smokers in the country.
Govt to pick new rail boss tomorrow
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 06/05/2019
» The cabinet will appoint the director-general of the newly-established Rail Department tomorrow, according to a source.
Green peace
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/01/2018
» As Bangkok battles some of the worst traffic congestion and pollution levels in the world, the government is rushing to re-landscape parts of the city that have become derelict if not dangerous, turning wastelands riddled with drug users and thieves into safe havens and oases of green that families want to return to.
Homes for the elderly 'in dire state'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/01/2018
» Bangkok's two main state-run facilities for the elderly are in dire need of funding and staff and must be upgraded, the Bangkok city council was told yesterday.
Troops at Mahakan rattle locals
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 19/01/2018
» A leading academic and social activists have expressed concern about the deployment of soldiers at the embattled Mahakan community by the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc), saying the military presence has created a climate of fear.
Stagnant emission rules 'threaten clean air progress'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/01/2018
» Ozone and dust particles could be the main factors worsening air pollution in Bangkok over the next decade if the government fails to raise minimum standards for vehicle fuel emissions, an air quality expert says.
Massage parlour shareholder held for trafficking
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/01/2018
» A key shareholder in a company operating the massage parlour raided by authorities last Friday, surrendered Tuesday to police and denied any involvement in the flesh trade.
20 officers linked to parlour files
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/01/2018
» Twenty state officials including senior police are implicated in documents found at a city massage parlour raided last Friday, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) says.
Fight rages to save district councils
News, Published on 13/01/2018
» Politicians are up in arms against a proposal to replace Bangkok district councils with civic committees, saying this would deprive people of representatives who work to safeguard their welfare.
Royal crematorium's removal begins
Online Reporters, Published on 11/01/2018
» The removal of the royal crematorium began at Sanam Luang on Thursday afternoon and will take about 60 days. Parts of the structure and surrounding buildings and sculptures will be exhibited.