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BMA workers fight to counter spate of manhole cover thefts
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/05/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) yesterday held a meeting with all relevant agencies to come up with measures to prevent the theft of manhole covers and to boost pedestrian safety along pavements across the city.
Manhole cover theft prevention takes on new urgency
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/05/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is looking to come up with urgent measures to prevent manhole cover thefts and improve pedestrian safety along pavements across the city.
BMA steps into canal 'decay' row
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/03/2024
» Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials have spoken out to defend their agency after pictures of abandoned locations around the Klong Ong Ang Canal were circulated online alongside criticism of the BMA.
Contractors put on notice over expressway project
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/03/2024
» Contractors ignoring deadlines, construction standards, and public safety in the building of the Rama II Road expressway will be downgraded by the state budget office, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Monday.
Weight rule 'needs better enforcement'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/11/2023
» The Transport Ministry has ordered all relevant agencies to cooperate with the police to assist its crackdown on overloaded trucks, after concrete slabs on a major road in Bangkok caved in last week.
AI cams to help clear zebra crossings
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/07/2023
» As soon as a vehicle stops at the traffic lights at Wong Sawang intersection, a loud alarm goes off, followed by a pre-recorded announcement in Thai, saying "Please don't obstruct the zebra crossing. Thank you."
AI catching Bangkok traffic offenders
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/06/2023
» City Hall is using artificial intelligence software (AI) to catch traffic offenders and will also use it to improve traffic flow management at intersections, the Bangkok governor said on Wednesday.
Police chief orders crackdown on lorry drivers nationwide
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/06/2023
» National police chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas has ordered officials nationwide to enforce the law on overloaded lorries after news of them paying "sticker bribes" surfaced last week.
Revellers flout splash ban
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/04/2022
» The government is urging full compliance with Covid-19 control measures outlined by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), including the ban on water-splashing during the Songkran holidays, to help prevent cases from spiralling out of control after the long break.
BMA to test electric boats
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/02/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will next Monday begin a six-month test run of its new boat service in Klong Saen Saep, where 12 electric vessels will operate on an extended route from Wat Si Bun Ruang to the Min Buri district offices.