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City needs 'urgent support'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/02/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin urged speedy support for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's (BMA) bid to attract more international visitors to the capital, which has already been named one of the world's most visited cities.
Foundation urges switch to seedlings
News, Published on 23/02/2024
» The Tree Planting Foundation has campaigned for Thais to use seedlings instead of burning candles and incense sticks for candle processions on the upcoming Makha Bucha day this Saturday.
People in Bangkok urged to work from home amid high pollution levels
Published on 15/02/2024
» Authorities warned that pollution levels in Bangkok and surrounding provinces had hit unhealthy levels on Thursday, ordering government employees in the capital to work from home for the next two days and urging others to do the same.
WFH urged amid rise in PM2.5
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/02/2024
» Levels of fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns (PM2.5) soared in most Bangkok districts on Wednesday, prompting the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to call on state agencies and private organisations to allow their staff to work from home Thursday and Friday.
Bangkok considers 50kph limit
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/02/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is asking the police to impose a 50-kilometre-per-hour speed limit on 40 roads in inner Bangkok and around major residential areas.
Dept ties incense to PM2.5 spike
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/02/2024
» The Pollution Control Department (PCD) is urging the public to refrain from burning paper offerings and incense during the Chinese New Year in an effort to keep the level of ultra-fine PM2.5 pollutants down over the period.
Worshippers urged to shift to electric incense to reduce pollution
Online Reporters, Published on 08/02/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is seeking help from shrines and worshippers to promote the use of electric incense during Lunar New Year, as the capital grapples with air pollution caused by micro dust.
BMC gives B23.4bn nod for Green Line
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/02/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) has approved up to 23.4 billion baht for payment to the Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC) for electrical and mechanical (E&M) installation work and operation services for the Green Line's second extension.
City council approves B23.4bn for Green Line
Published on 07/02/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Council has approved a budget of up to 23.4 billion baht for payment to Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC) for building and operating the second Green Line extension.
Ministry to roll out 'dust-free' rooms
News, Published on 07/02/2024
» The Ministry of Public Health says it plans to provide "dust-free" hospital rooms for at-risk patients in 30 provinces following a rise in the number of people affected by PM2.5.