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Yokohama and Bangkok team up
News, Takeharu Yamanaka and Chadchart Sittipunt, Published on 13/12/2025
» In Yokohama, our identity is tied to our port, a gateway to the world and a source of prosperity. But this also means we are on the front line of climate change. We have learned that protecting our city requires innovation, from advanced storm-water management to cool pavements that combat urban heat. Our experience has taught us that technology is vital, but its true value is realised when it is shared.
Rethink cities for a changing climate
News, Michael Shafer, Published on 25/10/2025
» Rain is the most ordinary of things. It should nourish crops, fill reservoirs and cool the air. Yet, for millions of people living in the world's big cities, rain has become something to fear.
Department of Land Transport opens bike taxi registration
News, Published on 17/10/2025
» The Department of Land Transport (DLT) will expand services allowing motorcycle riders to register as bike taxi service providers and obtain certification for using yellow-plated public motorcycles.
BMA begins bid to upgrade all public motorbike stands
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/08/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has launched a comprehensive initiative to upgrade all 5,365 registered public motorcycle taxi stands across the city. The project, set to run from August to December, aims to improve safety, enhance service standards, and increase public trust in motorcycle taxi services.
Rescuing a foodie paradise
News, Supoj Wancharoen and Pitchayangkul Wongjanakool, Published on 17/06/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is pressing ahead with plans to redevelop Banthat Thong Road into a creative district and premier street food destination.
Food lovers' magnet on life support as Chinese lose appetite
News, Sooksodsai Sooksomchitra, Published on 04/06/2025
» Once an unremarkable 2.5-kilometre stretch tucked behind Chulalongkorn University and the National Stadium in Bangkok's Pathumwan district, Banthat Thong Road has, in recent years, transformed into a buzzing food haven -- only to now face a dramatic downturn.
Chaiyaphruk Road expands to 10 lanes to ease congestion
News, Published on 29/05/2025
» The Department of Rural Roads (DRR) has announced the completion and opening of the expanded Chaiyaphruk Road, which now features 10 lanes.
City Hall expands project to renovate walkways
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/03/2025
» Bangkok has renovated 700 kilometres of its walkways, with another 1,000km to be upgraded by next year, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) said.
BMA to plant 1m trees in eastern suburbs
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/03/2025
» City Hall has set a target of planting 1.06 million trees in Bangkok's eastern suburbs by April next year, according to governor Chadchart Sittipunt.
62 Bangkok roads targeted for improvements
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/03/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) had mapped out its plans to revamp 62 roads and pavements in all of the capital's districts this year.