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13 Bangkok high-rise projects ‘violate construction laws’
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/05/2025
» Thirteen high-rise building projects in Bangkok may have violated construction laws, according to the Thailand Consumers Council (TCC).
Green space expansion needs plan
News, Aspen Anderson, Published on 22/07/2024
» As global sustainability efforts accelerate, Bangkok is redefining its environmental strategy under governor Chadchart Sittipunt. Transitioning from the Green Bangkok 2030 initiative, which was initially spearheaded by his predecessors, the governor is now focusing on a bolder environmental agenda.
Muay Thai enthusiasts welcome 90-day visas, but want more
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran and Sukanya Pongpaew, Published on 21/01/2024
» Muay Thai gym operators and foreign Muay Thai enthusiasts in Phuket and Bangkok have welcomed the government's decision to grant a 90-day special visa for foreigners who want to visit Thailand to practise Muay Thai.
PM2.5 makes an unwelcome return
News, Apichin Chitviriyakul, Published on 08/02/2023
» Fitness fanatics have been warned that getting their daily dose of training is about to become even more of a challenge and a health risk, with experts predicting a sharp rise in levels of PM2.5 toxic dust.
End rule by decree
News, Editorial, Published on 04/07/2022
» Thailand has lifted many entry barriers for tourists, allowed people to remove face masks in open-air places, ended midnight closing of nightlife entertainment venues and let almost all activities resume.
Thais 'willing' to wear masks in public
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/06/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed satisfaction over news that most Thais are voluntarily wearing masks for protection against Covid-19 despite the mask mandate being lifted on Thursday.
Nightspots to reopen today
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/06/2022
» From Wednesday, entertainment venues such as pubs, bars and nightclubs will reopen in 31 provinces, including Bangkok, with their hours of operation and the serving of alcoholic beverages extended until midnight.
End decree or face suspicion
News, Editorial, Published on 16/02/2022
» The government has been vocal about downgrading Covid-19 and the right for people to receive emergency treatment anywhere but completely silent on the emergency decree that has been in use for almost two years.
Is govt's bet on jabs over tests doomed to fail?
News, Published on 05/10/2021
» Is the government again repeating the mistake of putting all of its eggs into one basket as it embarks on the next stage of the Covid-19 fight?
Covid curbs to be relaxed
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Aekarach Sattaburuth and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/09/2021
» The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has approved the further easing of restrictions on Friday in "dark red-zone" provinces that are under maximum and strict control measures.