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Waiting times halved at busiest Bangkok traffic lights
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/02/2026
» A new adaptive control traffic signal system to ease congestion at two of the city’s busiest intersections — Phra Khanong and Sukhumvit 71 (Pridi Banomyong) — has already halved average waiting times to six minutes, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Thai Immigration Bureau rebuffs viral complaints
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2026
» The Immigration Bureau (IB) has dismissed viral complaints about crippling queues at Suvarnabhumi airport, saying officers clear passengers within 30 minutes, even during peak holiday traffic.
Border checks tightened
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/12/2025
» Thailand has tightened screening measures for Cambodian nationals entering Thailand under the visa-free scheme and stepped up checks on certain groups of foreign travellers deemed as "posing a risk" amid growing security concerns linked to the Thai–Cambodian border conflict.
20m join co-payment scheme
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/10/2025
» The Finance Ministry will consider opening a new round of registration for the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme, after the first day of registration saw all 20 million available slots filled.
Nearly 150k households receive relief
News, Surachai Piragsa, Published on 07/10/2025
» Nearly 150,000 households displaced by clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops along the border have begun receiving relief payments from the government, though many recipients say the amount is simply not enough to cover their losses, especially if fresh clashes erupt.
Govt warns against online hatred
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/07/2025
» The government has issued a strong warning to local youths and social media influencers against inciting or engaging in violence towards Cambodian nationals in Thailand.
Laem Chabang Port to debut new traffic measures
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/06/2025
» The Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) will begin introducing new IT systems by August to manage truck traffic at Laem Chabang Port in Chon Buri, and ease severe congestion caused by rising container volumes.
ABOUT POLITICS: Governor needs a sprint finish
News, Published on 12/04/2025
» The speed at which Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt runs City Hall's affairs has been compared by observers to an old diesel fuel engine -- slow to start, only to accelerate towards the end.
Chinese New Year arrivals in Thailand set to top 770k
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/01/2025
» The government expects 770,000 Chinese nationals to visit Thailand during Chinese New Year, from Jan 24 to Feb 2, an increase of 22.6% compared to the Lunar New Year period last year.
Songkhla mulling tunnel, bridge options for lake
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 25/11/2024
» Songkhla: The Department of Rural Roads (DoRR) is conducting a feasibility study for a project to develop an alternative route across Songkhla Lake, connecting Muang district with Singha Nakhon district.