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City Hall starts, but doesn't finish, Mahakan Fort dismantling
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/09/2016
» City Hall dismantled 12 houses at Mahakan Fort Community on Saturday, but put on hold the remaining 45 amidst protests by residents.
330 city cinemas to be inspected after fire
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/08/2016
» Around 330 cinemas across Bangkok are facing fire safety inspections in the wake of the fire at Major Cineplex Pinklao in Bang Phlat last week.
Fire truck controversy: Big price for small vehicles
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/07/2016
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) on Monday defended its controversial purchase of 20 mini-fire engines at a cost of 160 million baht.
BTS' Samut Prakan extension opens next year, 2 years early
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/07/2016
» Work is being sped up on the BTS's southern Green Line extension to ensure the project will be finished by next year, two years ahead of its original schedule.
As overhead lines go underground, traffic chaos likely (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/07/2016
» It is unclear how much influence Bill Gate's Facebook photo had on their decision, but authorities have begun the first phase (Ratchawithi Road) of putting 127 kilometres of overhead power lines and cables underground. Motorists have been warned of possible traffic congestion in the area.
Bangkok floods: Dredging not enough
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/06/2016
» Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra concedes it is impossible for City Hall to dredge all canals and waterways to improve the city's drainage capacity in time for the rainy season.
Bangkokians warned of prolonged flooding
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/06/2016
» Bangkok residents are being warned about the potential for severe flooding as the capital is expected to be hit hard by torrential rainfall in September to November.
Living with floods in a Bangkok soi
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/06/2016
» As most areas in the capital recovered from the recent drenching downpours, a community in Bang Khen district has been forced to live with floodwater for at least three full days.
"Bangkok is a city of water and rain" (WED. UPDATE)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/06/2016
» Bangkok governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra warned Bangkokians Tuesday to expect more flooding as the rains are likely to continue and major long-term flood control projects are still incomplete.
Uber calls for rule changes
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/06/2016
» Uber, a smartphone-based motorcycle and taxi service, has proposed the Transport Ministry amend public transport regulations to allow the company to operate legally.