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Volunteers combine forces to clean up Rattanakosin Island
Bangkok - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has dispatched volunteers to clean up Rattanakosin Island in tribute to HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
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Bangkok to develop 4th city plan to solve traffic, space issues
Bangkok - The BMA has launched its 4th comprehensive city project to solve issues related to traffic congestion and pollution.
Deputy Bangkok Governor Thaweesak Lertprapan...
BKK Flood Battle: Litterers to face heavy fines
BANGKOK – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is considering penalizing people who throw litter into drains and waterways as it continues to encourage keeping...
Bangkok launches network of motorcycle taxi informants
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has established a network of volunteer motorcycle taxi informants to provide tip-offs on security and drug-related crimes.
Deputy Bangkok Governor...
BMA tests airboats to counter criticism
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) yesterday conducted performance tests of its airboats amid strong criticism that they are not suitable for use in Bangkok's canals.
The...
Drainage tunnel under Bang Sue Canal to be ready in 2017
BANGKOK – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) expects the construction of a drainage tunnel under Bang Sue Canal to be completed by 2017. ...
Officials to clear Huai Kwang Market of sidewalk vendors
BANGKOK - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is pursuing its policy to ban sidewalk vendors at the Huai Kwang Market from Pracha Uthit to...
Government to review help policy for the poor
BANGKOK – The government is to carry out a countrywide survey to register all the needy as part of its plan to revamp its...
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration continues to demolish illegal markets
BANGKOK - The Permanent Secretary for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) visited Khlong Ong Ang to supervise the demolition of illegal markets on Saphan...
Meteorological Department preparing for heavy rain this October
BANGKOK, 11 October 2015 – Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra urges to the public to monitor the weather situation as heavy rains are expected, especially...
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Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand
The unfortunate British tourist Pamela Gatehouse is facing medical and repatriation costs of around 80,000 pounds (3 million baht) and much more if a...
The dilemmas of Thai visa agencies assisting foreigners with their immigration problems
It’s not only Thailand. Visa agents have held a prominent place throughout south east Asia for at least 30 years. Even today it is...
No sign of Thailand’s Schengen visa
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Thailand has long been the key promoter of the “six countries one destination plan” which would allow international tourists entry to all after...
Two Thai women harassed by Indian men, fistfight breaks out on Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – A chaotic scene unfolded on Pattaya Beach when two Thai women were harassed by two Indian men, leading to a physical...
Free visa policy boosts Pattaya tourism, but experts warn of potential risks
PATTAYA, Thailand – The free visa policy for tourists visiting Pattaya and other parts of Thailand has been a topic of considerable discussion. According...