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Bad case of krathong guilt?
Published on 26/11/2023
» As the government sets its sights on promoting Thailand as a festival hub, parties concerned are banking on the Loy Krathong Festival to draw out visitors to join in the fun and boost tourism revenue.
MRTA urged to invest in 3 projects
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/11/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will urge the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) to take full responsibility for investing in three new monorail and light rail transit projects worth more than 150 billion baht in total, Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said yesterday.
BMA seeks cabinet guidance on debts
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/11/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will ask the Ministry of Interior and the cabinet to decide if the BMA is liable for paying the first tranche of debt, worth about 23 billion baht, owed to the operator of the Green Line electric rail service.
Bribery on the roads?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/11/2023
» At a glance, the collapse of a section of road near Soi Sukhumvit 64/1 on Wednesday that nearly swallowed up a loaded lorry could be just another accident beyond anyone's control. But at a closer look, the mishap, which is the second of its type in less than a week, could have something to do with long-standing bribery issues in the transport sector.
Stuck truck finally freed from Sukhumvit hole
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/11/2023
» A steel plate covering a hole near Soi Sukhumvit 64/1 collapsed on Wednesday under the weight of a heavy truck that ended up taking six hours to remove.
Stuck truck finally freed from Sukhumvit hole
Online Reporters, Published on 08/11/2023
» Traffic was even worse than usual on busy Sukhumvit Road on Wednesday after a steel slab covering a hole near Soi Sukhumvit 64/1 collapsed under the weight of a heavy truck that ended up taking six hours to remove.
Nighttime venues upbeat
Published on 05/11/2023
» Businesses have welcomed the government's decision to extend opening hours for nightspots to 4am in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chon Buri and Phuket from Dec 15.
Delivery firms pledge to obey traffic rules
Published on 03/11/2023
» Thirteen delivery service companies have signed an agreement with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to ensure their riders do not violate traffic regulations.
Blue by Alain Ducasse Triumphs with Three Prestigious Awards
Published on 03/11/2023
» The Michelin-starred French fine-dining restaurant, Blue by Alain Ducasse at ICONSIAM in Bangkok, has earned three prestigious accolades from Thailand’s Favourite Restaurants 2023, solidifying its place among the top three most recognised restaurants in the country. Executive Chef Wilfrid Hoquet received the coveted 'Chef of the Year' award, while Blue by Alain Ducasse was named 'Thailand's Best,' and General Manager Giovanni Pitton was honoured with the 'Excellence in Service' award.
Talks aim to revise land, building tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/10/2023
» The Fiscal Policy Office is in talks with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to seek a conclusion to the latter's request for the Finance Ministry to revise the land and building tax law, says Deputy Finance Minister Krisada Chinavicharana.