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Fire at building close to German embassy under control
Online Reporters, Published on 08/08/2022
» A fire broke out at a building in the compound of the Joint United States Military Advisory Group Thailand (Jusmagthai) in Bangkok on Monday but was quickly extinguished by firefighters.
Special holiday for Apec summit
Online Reporters, Published on 08/08/2022
» The government intends to announce a special holiday for Greater Bangkok on Nov 16-18, when the capital city hosts the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit.
Five confirmed cases of antibody-resistant Covid
Online Reporters, Published on 08/08/2022
» There are now five confirmed infections in Thailand of the antibody-resistant sub-variant of Covid-19, BA.2.75, and health authorities are closely watching its development.
Safety issues at 83 Bangkok nightspots
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/08/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has found 83 entertainment places with safety issues, some with inadequate emergency exits for patrons, but most of them continue to operate.
83 Bangkok pubs closed over safety concerns
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/08/2022
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has ordered all 50 districts in the city to carry out safety checks at entertainment venues, following the fatal nightclub fire in Chon Buri and another recent fire in the Silom area.
City Hall refuses to be sunk by floods
News, Pratch Rujivanarom, Published on 08/08/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is preparing a major redevelopment of the capital's drainage system to increase its drainage capacity in a fresh drive to combat the city's flood problem.
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to levy land taxes in full
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/08/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is planning to fully collect land and building taxes on land used for agricultural purposes after landlords and property owners allegedly exploited tax cuts to avoid higher taxes, a source said.
Civic study can help make solid citizens
News, Prasarn Marukpitak, Published on 08/08/2022
» In 2004, the United Nations declared that Civic Education For All was a resolution for the new millennium and a mandate for the United Nations Development Programme. The initiative was focused on nurturing respect for all, building a sense of belonging in humanity and helping learners become responsible and active global citizens.
The possible upsides to Covid infection
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 08/08/2022
» There's always a first time for everyone. After three years of living life virus free, I got Covid-19 from a friend after attending a concert recently. However, to my surprise, my first experience wasn't all that terrible. I felt mildly ill, with fever and body aches, but no sore throat or a lung infection. Fortunately, I was able to look after myself at home and the symptoms only lasted a week.