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Thai climate risk surges to 17th spot
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/11/2025
» Thailand has climbed to 17th among nations most at risk from extreme weather, according to the latest Climate Risk Index (CRI) released by Germanwatch. The Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE) said the findings have prompted accelerated upgrades to early‑warning systems and a push for a more integrated resilience framework.
New Bangkok clean-air measures announced
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/11/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and its network partners will adopt 10 new measures to help reduce PM2.5 in the city for 2026.
K-9 unit to conduct final sweep of site
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/05/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will deploy K-9 units and officers to conduct a final inspection of the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building site on Tuesday, before handing it back to SAO authorities on Thursday.
Big shakeup for city pet owners
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/05/2025
» A quietly announced law will usher in sweeping changes to pet ownership in Bangkok early next year. While the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Ordinance on Animal Keeping and Release Control 2024 has flown under the radar for many, its impact -- particularly on dog and cat owners -- could be profound when it comes into force on Jan 10.
Probe into collapsed Bangkok tower is unacceptably slow: PM
News, Online Reporters, Published on 04/05/2025
» The investigation into the collapsed State Audit Office tower is unacceptably slow, despite officials saying it would be unusually fast, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said.
City Hall under fire over earthquake compensation
News, Post reporters, Published on 21/04/2025
» City Hall has defended itself against criticism it paid inadequate compensation for home repair to some earthquake victims, saying more money could be forthcoming in exceptional cases.
SAO victim compensation payments begin
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/04/2025
» The Interior Ministry will begin distributing compensation of 100,000 baht per victim to families affected by the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building. The first round of disbursements is on Friday.
Nations pull together for daring rescue bid
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Poramet Tangsathaporn and Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/04/2025
» The devastating earthquake that struck 24 provinces in Thailand, including the capital, left its citizens in shock, especially the incident in which the State Audit Office building collapsed and trapped dozens of workers under debris.
Scan shows possible survivors deep in collapsed Bangkok skyscraper
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 01/04/2025
» A scanner has detected 70 signs that could be missing people deep inside the rubble of the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok.
City to limit pet numbers
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/02/2025
» A city regulation aimed at tackling stray animals goes into effect in about a year, which will impose a limit on how many pets an owner can keep, according to deputy Bangkok governor Tavida Kamolvej.