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Traders despair of fate as shoppers stay away
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 23/03/2020
» The partial lockdown of Bangkok which started on Sunday sent business owners, especially in Lat Phrao, scrambling to restrict or close their services, but at the same time shouldering financial burdens amid the outbreak of Covid-19.
Rubbish rates not that bad, residents say
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/05/2019
» The city administration is convinced city residents will be not burdened by the new household garbage waste handling fee that will start in October.
BMA reaches high for the 'Sky Park' in the capital
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/08/2017
» Forget the controversial riverside promenade, Bangkok Observation Tower and Tha Phra Chan-Siriraj Hospital pedestrian bridge projects. Those of you who want to indulge yourselves with a walk by the Chao Phraya River will be able to do so in about a year.
Report bikers and earn half the fine, says City Hall
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/04/2017
» People who report motorcycles that ride on city pavements or are parked illegally can receive rewards from next month as part of City Hall's clean-up campaign.
Project Singapore gathers pace
News, Alan Dawson, Published on 23/04/2017
» Bangkok is a semi-province under the central regime, "governed" (literally) by a police general, Aswin Kwanmuang. He was working at City Hall when the general prime minister tapped him on the shoulder last October and dubbed him Baron of Bangkok, lord of all that the military regime doesn't want to bother with.
Policing pavements no easy task
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/01/2017
» Keeping pavements aside exclusively for pedestrians is an uphill task due to a shortage of officials to police the streets, a senior city inspector says.
Thais nationwide honour late King
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/12/2016
» Thais across the nation and abroad took part in activities in tribute to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej Monday, observing his birthday in a solemn manner and pledging to follow his teachings.