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Emergency alert test alarms Thai public ... literally
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 13/05/2025
» Authorities on Tuesday conducted the third and final test of the new cell broadcast emergency alert system, causing alarm (literally) for many residents, despite weeks of advance notice.
Bangkok cable thieves shocked in the act
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 15/05/2025
» Two thieves were electrocuted while attempting to steal electrical cables in Bangkok, resulting in severe injuries and their subsequent arrest. The incident caused power outages and damage estimated at millions of baht, police said.
Snakes released in condo hallway in protest against noisy dog
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 20/05/2025
» An annoyed resident of a Bangkok condominium building with a no-pets policy released two large snakes in the corridor as a warning to a neighbour who had been keeping a noisy dog for about two years while management ignored other residents' complaints.
Police captain accused of assaulting singer
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 21/05/2025
» A Bangkok police officer known as "Captain Pom" has been transferred to allow a full investigation into the allegation he and others assaulted a singer at a city restaurant earlier this month.
B20 fare for all Bangkok trains ‘on schedule for September’
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 24/05/2025
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has confirmed that a 20-baht flat fare for all lines in the Bangkok light-rail commuter network will be in place by Sept 30 this year.
Bangkok teams with Google to use AI for smarter traffic flow
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 26/05/2025
» Bangkok has partnered with Google to use artificial intelligence (AI) in managing traffic flow across the city, aiming to reduce both congestion on the roads and air pollution.
Cabbie ignored passenger's instructions, used tollway
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 28/05/2025
» The issue of the rights of taxi passengers became a hot social media topic after a woman posted a video about her experience with a ride-hail cabbie in Bangkok.
Bangkok taxi tale: No meter, no licence either
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 31/05/2025
» A Bangkok man was left stunned after a taxi driver who initially agreed to use the meter suddenly demanded a flat fare of 200 baht, only to be discovered without a driving licence or taxi ID.
Bangkok warns of Rama I Road closure for Pride parade Sunday
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 01/06/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has advised motorists to avoid Rama I Road and surrounding areas on Sunday from 12pm to 6pm, due to the Bangkok Pride Parade 2025. The parade is expected to draw large crowds and cause significant traffic disruptions in central Bangkok.
Free expressway access on June 3 to mark Queen Suthida’s birthday
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 01/06/2025
» The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) has announced that toll fees will be waived on three major expressways on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in celebration of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana’s birthday. The toll-free period will run from 12.01am to midnight, covering a total of 61 toll booths.