Tag: Sukhumbhand Paribatra
Prosecutors asked to indict BMA executives on BTS extension
BANGKOK, June 11 - Thailand's Department of Special Investigation (DSI) asked the prosecutors to indict the governor of Bangkok and City Hall managers in...
BMA to use laws to force protesters out of Sanam Luang
BANGKOK, 27 May 2013 Bangkok Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra has asserted that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) does not support the ongoing demonstration at...
Sukhumvit BTS extension line’s fare cut to 10 baht
BANGKOK, 9 May 2013 The fare of skytrain Sukhumvit extension line will be reduced by 5 baht. Bangkok Governor...
BMA prompted against threats of possible attacks & natural disasters
BANGKOK, 22 April 2013 The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is prompting itself to prepare the capital against possible violent attacks and natural disasters. ...
Bangkok Governor hopes World Book Capital 2013 to help boost reading...
BANGKOK, 22 April 2013 The Governor of Bangkok expressed hopes that the city’s being designated as the World Book Capital for 2013 will...
Bangkok to become World Book Capital
BANGKOK, April 22 – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is speeding projects to promote reading among the the people of the Thai capital,...
Re-elected Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand starts first day of work
BANGKOK, March 29 – Re-elected Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra began the first day of work today following the Election Commission (EC)'s official endorsement....
Democrat candidate endorsed as Bangkok’s governor
BANGKOK, March 27 – Thailand’s national Election Commission (EC) today endorsed Sukhumbhand Paribatra as Bangkok’s new governor, despite continuing investigations of complaints against...
EC set to discuss petitions against MR Sukhumbhand
BANGKOK, 17 MARCH 2013 The petitions related to the March-3 Bangkok gubernatorial election are expected to be considered by the Election Commissioners within...
Bangkok voters told to wait for ‘big news’ next Wednesday
BANGKOK, March 15 – People related to complaints against Bangkok election winner Sukhumbhand Paribatra are asked to testify next Wednesday when the media...
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Police raid ‘Gang 38’ hideout in Pattaya, seize weapons after brawl and explosion incident
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Shocking video captures Thai man chasing foreign tourist with knife in Jomtien, Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A disturbing video has gone viral on social media showing a terrifying encounter in Jomtien, Pattaya, where a Thai man, armed...