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PM ends Italian-Thai contracts after deadly crane collapses
Published on 16/01/2026
» Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the Ministry of Transport to end two contracts with Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) following crane collapse incidents that resulted in over 30 deaths.
'Waste of money': Bangkok free public transport plan under fire
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/01/2025
» Critics have slammed the government's budget allocation of 140 million baht to provide free public transport as part of measures to fight the worsening haze pollution in Bangkok.
PM orders week of free public transport to combat PM2.5
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/01/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered free public transport in Bangkok for one week, starting today, in response to worsening air pollution as dust levels have surged across all districts of the capital.
Bangkok hotel fire victims identified
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/12/2024
» The three victims of the hotel fire near Khao San Road in Bangkok have been identified, including a Brazilian woman whose boyfriend proposed to her last week.
Flood victims to get cash aid
R May, Published on 02/12/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the government intends to compensate every household affected by flooding in the South with 9,000 baht.
Police form new monkey unit
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/03/2024
» A special police unit has been formed to capture aggressive macaque monkeys that cause trouble for residents in Lop Buri.
Humans want monkeys out of Lop Buri
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/03/2024
» Park officials hit back at monkeys after they caused trouble for residents in Lop Buri province by kicking off an operation on Monday to move them out of the area for good.
TEST YOURSELF: Changes coming to airports
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/02/2024
» Problems remain at Bangkok's airports, but passenger charges are increasing.
'Drunk' Tesla driver hits 12 other vehicles
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/01/2024
» The male driver of a Tesla car that hit 12 other vehicles at high speed had alcohol in his blood, according to police. He was uninjured.
Chiang Mai airport's new hours met with protests
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/10/2023
» Residents are protesting a plan to extend Chiang Mai International Airport's operating hours, saying many have yet to be compensated for damage caused by flights taking off and landing at the airport over the past five years.