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Plastic waste still an issue
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/09/2020
» When it comes to policy on waste management and recycling, the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration is generally deemed to be progressive. The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry in 2018 made a landmark decision to slap a ban on the importation of plastics and electronic waste which is to take effect on Jan 1 next year. Previously, the ministry jump-started a voluntary campaign to ban single-use plastic bags in department stores and retailers nationwide. Within one month of the restriction beginning, over 3.7 billion less one-time use plastic bag were used nationally.
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Safe streets goal still eludes BMA
News, Editorial, Published on 13/09/2020
» As streets across Thailand's major cities are quieter due to the absence of tourists and the economic slowdown brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, it is high time to make the nation's streets and sidewalks safer for everyone.
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Virus drills a necessity
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/08/2020
» In a bid to prevent a resurgence of Covid-19 infections, the government has launched two days of drills for several state agencies in 11 vulnerable provinces, including Bangkok.
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Virus axes noble deeds
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/08/2020
» Covid-19 has dealt a heavy blow not only to the public, but also to state agencies. Among them is the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) which has found that its revenue from services and fees has shrunk considerably by 15 billion baht this year.
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BMA's wasted opportunity
Oped, Editorial, Published on 29/07/2020
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has once again decided to delay raising refuse collection rates, which would have been the first hike in 15 years, until October next year.
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'Safe exit' lies in our hands
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/05/2020
» A safe exit from the lockdown and eventual return to "normalcy" is not just up to the authorities to decide, but all of us.
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No time for hysteria
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/04/2020
» The coronavirus outbreak must be fought with science, cooperation and resolve. There is no place for fear or hysteria in this battle.
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Lack of clarity causes chaos
News, Editorial, Published on 22/03/2020
» As the government does its best to combat the Covid-19 outbreak, communicating with the public is still its biggest weakness.
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Show leadership, drop promenade
News, Editorial, Published on 09/02/2020
» The Administrative Court last week shocked the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) by issuing an injunction on the Chao Phraya Riverside Promenade -- a controversial project that features a gigantic concrete structure, which many say will cause irreversible damage to the river, which is seen as the country's artery.
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Time to end war on city's vendors
News, Editorial, Published on 08/12/2019
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has reaffirmed its tough stance on sweeping vendors off city pavements by Dec 31, denying previous media reports it would allow vendors back but with certain restrictions. Such a harsh policy will see the capital in tumult.
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