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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.
New Bangkok dog park opens next month
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/11/2017
» A new public park with a dog-friendly area is due to open in Phetkasem 69 next month.
Chao Phraya dam increases discharge, floodwaters to rise, inner Bangkok still safe
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/10/2017
» The Chao Phraya barrage will release even more water as the dam faces heavy pressure from increasing run-off from the north. Floodwater south of Chai Nat, including Bangkok's adjacent Nonthaburi, could rise as much as 30cm.
Heavy rain may be coming, says Bangkok governor
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/10/2017
» Most areas of Bangkok can expect more heavy rain from this afternoon, city governor Pol Gen Aswin Kwanmuang warned on Wednesday.
Overnight rain makes Bangkok a water world
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/10/2017
» Bangkok people woke up to a water world on Saturday morning after at least 55 major roads were submerged following heavy rain in the early hours.
1-Hour Chao Phyra cleanup removes huge amount of plastic and foam
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/09/2017
» A total of 132 kilogrammes of solid waste was collected by volunteers from the Chao Phraya River after just one hour of cleaning.
Huge Bangkok drainage tunnel opens
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/09/2017
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration on Wednesday opened a new drainage tunnel to relieve flood-prone streets in six districts.
Khao San traders to begin 7-day trial relocation
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/09/2017
» City Hall has instructed street vendors in Khao San Road to move their stalls from pavements onto the road for a seven-day trial period starting next Tuesday.
Plan announced for Saphan Taksin BTS expansion
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/08/2017
» The BMA is set to pay an estimated 1 billion baht for the expansion of the Saphan Taksin skytrain station, says Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Underground cable pipeline job goes to BMA
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/08/2017
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will take over TOT's job of pipeline construction for moving overhead telecom and broadcasting cables underground in Bangkok.