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Revellers ignore splash ban
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/04/2022
» The government is urging full compliance with the ban on water-splashing during the Songkran holidays, to help prevent cases from spiralling out of control after the long break.
No powder smearing, foam parties during Songkran
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/03/2022
» The Bangkok Communicable Disease Committee has decided to ban powder smearing and foam parties during the Songkran festival next month.
BMA to decide on Songkran
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/03/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will on Monday consider whether to allow water-splashing activities on Khao San Road during Songkran, as requested by business operators.
Blame game begins over 'vaccine chaos'
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/06/2021
» The national vaccination rollout has slowed after several hospitals announced their decision to postpone inoculations amid a shortage of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Foreigners urged to get Covid jabs
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/05/2021
» Thailand's mass vaccination programme for Covid-19 kicks off next month -- including jabs for foreigners.
Rally leaders face charges
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/09/2020
» Two police complaints have been filed against student protest leaders -- which include an accusation of lese majeste -- after the weekend protest at Sanam Luang.
Malls, large retailers on May 17 reopen list
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/05/2020
» Shopping malls and large retail outlets selling construction materials will be allowed to reopen as lockdown measures are eased further on May 17 if there is no surge in new infections.
City Hall denies full lockdown rumours
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/04/2020
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) on Tuesday dismissed as untrue reports that it will announce a full lockdown and keep city residents at home in a bid to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Rainmaking to begin this week to clear air
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/01/2019
» The government is stepping up efforts to fight the worsening, detrimental effects of air pollution caused by the fine dust that has blighted Bangkok and surrounding areas since late last year.
Wires along Ratchadapisek go underground next year
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/11/2017
» The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) will call for bids for a 4.3 billion baht overhead-to-underground power line conversion contract along a first stretch of Ratchadaphisek road next year.