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Bangkok braces for thunderstorms
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 14/06/2025
» A weather alert has been issued for Bangkok and surrounding areas, forecasting a 70% chance of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in some parts of the capital on Saturday and Sunday, according to the Meteorological Department.
Security guard killed during Bangkok Port robbery
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 02/06/2025
» A brave security guard was killed by gangsters during a daring theft of confiscated, smuggled e-cigarettes from Customs Department containers at Bangkok Port on Sunday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Parked car teeming with roaches gives netizens the shudders
News, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 09/06/2025
» A video of a car full of rubbish and cockroaches in a parking lot in Bangkok sent shudders of repugnance through social media.
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.