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  • THAILAND

    BMA reports rampant canal intrusion

    Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/06/2014

    » About 5,000 households are encroaching on Bangkok's remaining canals according to a city survey, and the figure is expected to double by the time officials complete their study of the capital's waterways.

  • THAILAND

    Democrat defends his name on bins

    Online Reporters, Published on 10/06/2014

    » Bangkok politician Sathorn Muangsiri, a Democrat Party city councillor representing Bang Khunthian district, admitted on Monday that he and his relatives had their names printed on garbage bins provided by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), but claimed that it was all in the public interest.

  • THAILAND

    Chadchart's triumphs, challenges

    News, Pratch Rujivanarom, Published on 17/04/2023

    » Despite encountering challenges, Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt remains committed to fulfilling his promises of creating a vibrant city where everyone can thrive and enjoy a high quality of life.

  • THAILAND

    Political polarisation 'starting to ease'

    News, Published on 23/05/2022

    » Independent candidate Chadchart Sittipunt's victory in Sunday's Bangkok governor election has shown that political polarisation is starting to ease, with voters backing candidates from opposite political camps, a renowned academic said.

  • THAILAND

    Interior Ministry hints at local polls

    News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/07/2020

    » At least one type of local election is expected some time before the end of this year, according to Deputy Interior Minister Niphon Bunyamanee.

  • THAILAND

    Roads shut for car-free day

    News, Published on 20/09/2014

    » City Hall is to close several major roads to all motorised vehicles for a "car-free day" this weekend to encourage the use of public transport.

  • THAILAND

    City blaze prompts safety fears

    News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/03/2012

    » A massive fire erupted at the 13-storey Fico Place building in the busy commercial area of Sukhumvit Soi 21 yesterday sparking concerns about the safety of old buildings in the city.

  • THAILAND

    Highlights of the week

    Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 08/06/2012

    » The main news focus this week was undoubtedly the conflict between the Constitution Court and the parliament over the court’s order that the parliament suspend the final reading of the constitution amendment bill, which was scheduled for today,Friday, until the bench has ruled on the constitutionality of the amendment process.

  • THAILAND

    Democrats roll out campaign plans

    Online Reporters, Published on 27/01/2013

    » The Democrat Party has rolled out a three-point campaign strategy which it believes will help its candidate for Bangkok governor to win the March 3 poll after an Abac poll on Friday put Pheu Thai Party candidate Pongsapat Pongcharoen in the lead.

  • THAILAND

    Highlights of the Week

    Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 31/08/2012

    » Defence Minister Sukumpol Suwannatat appears to have resolved his conflict in his ministry with his abrupt transfer of three generals. But Science and Technology Minister Plodprasop Suraswadi is caught in a three-way war of words with the City Hall and a group of water experts on the flood prevent plan. In the deep South, militants went on bomb-planting spree to mark their national day.

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