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The rise and fall of Klong Ong Ang
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/03/2024
» Photos showing the sorry state of Klong Ong Ang -- a canal in Bangkok's Samphanthawong that was once touted as an example of successful urban revitalisation -- recently trended on social media, sparking fears that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) under governor Chadchart Sittipunt is no longer interested in the project.
Ministry plans to relocate city bus terminals
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/02/2024
» The Transport Ministry is planning to relocate the Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekkamai) and the Bangkok Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) to the Krung Thep Abhiwat Central Terminal, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit, said on Tuesday.
BMA ramps up New Year safety measures
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/12/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administrative (BMA) has set up a centre to boost safety measures for New Year revellers and is asking the public to comply with safety rules during celebrations.
Last orders at 6am for New Year
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/12/2023
» The Interior Ministry has agreed to allow entertainment venues to remain open until 6am on Jan 1 for New Year celebrations, it was announced yesterday.
6.4 quake hits Myanmar
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/11/2023
» Engineers and academics have warned that relevant agencies should put in place strict rules to ensure buildings are able to withstand future earthquakes after a 6.4-magnitude quake struck Myanmar and was felt in several areas of Thailand yesterday.
Longer pub hours 'need hearings'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/11/2023
» Public hearings and some regulation amendments will be needed before night entertainment venues in key tourist districts can stay open until 4am, the Interior Ministry said on Monday.
E-buses ‘to rule Bangkok by 2030’
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/10/2023
» Bangkok City Council has approved a draft city code seeking to replace all fossil fuel-powered public buses with electric vehicles within seven years to better protect the environment and people’s health.
Court finds ToR change 'justified'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/07/2023
» The Central Administrative Court has ruled in favour of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) in a case brought against it by Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC).
Chiang Rai airport reopens as stranded Nok Air plane removed
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/08/2022
» Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport reopens on Friday after a damaged Nok Air plane was removed from the runway, said Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob.
City Hall announces 7 sites for public demonstrations
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/06/2022
» City Hall has announced seven sites where people can hold demonstrations in Bangkok under the Public Act.