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BMA stages a flood drill to cope with future disasters
BANGKOK, 31 July 2012 - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, in collaboration with 25 other related agencies, has staged a flood emergency drill in...
Special Report: Bangkok receives World’s Best City Award 2012
Bangkok has for the third time in as many years been named the World’s Best City 2012 by the globally renowned travel magazine...
Officials find traces of toxic substances at oil refinery´s blast site
BANGKOK, 4 July 2012 – The Department of Pollution Control (DPC) revealed that initial tests conducted at the site of this morning’s explosion found...
BMA receives THB800mil in flood prevention budget from government
BANGKOK, 18 February 2012 - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has been delighted by an additional budget from the government to help in...
PM seeks Bt5 billion budget for 100-plus water management projects
AYUTTHAYA, Feb 17 – Expressing confidence that this year's flood-prevention plan will be more efficient than last year's performance, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra...
AS FLOODS RECEDE, CLEAN-UP OPERATIONS START IN BANGKOK AND AYUTTHAYA
Bangkok, November 24, 2011 — Bangkok Governor M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra joined in weekend clean-up operations in several districts of Bangkok and Thon Buri where...
Thailand’s flood-related death toll rises to 602
BANGKOK, Nov 20 – Flood-related death toll from Thailand's worst flooding in decades has risen to 602, while two persons are still reported missing,...
Bangkok Governor inspects Don Mueang site where ‘Big Bag’ barrier was...
BANGKOK, Nov 14 -- Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra on Monday will inspect the location at Don Mueang where the government’s 'Big Bag' flood barrier...
Bangkok governor announces more evacuation areas in four districts
BANGKOK, Nov 6 - Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra on Sunday declared more evacuation zones in four districts as floodwaters keep rising, while expressing concern...
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Thailand seeks tighter controls on online agents after Chiang Mai airfares exceed 20,000 baht
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Ministry of Transport said on Thursday that airfares exceeding 20,000 baht ($590) between Bangkok and Chiang Mai during the Yi...
Restaurant owner fears wave of closures as ‘Thai Help Thai’ subsidy ends
BANGKOK, Thailand – A Thai restaurant owner has voiced concern over the country’s worsening economic conditions, saying falling sales, declining foot traffic and business...
72-year-old Swiss man arrested in Pattaya over alleged abuse of six-year-old daughter
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) arrested a 72-year-old Swiss national in Banglamung, Chonburi, over allegations of sexually abusing his six-year-old...
Pattaya works to revive stalled Eastern Region football stadium project
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City is working to resolve long-standing construction problems at the Eastern Football Stadium, Soi Chaiyapruek 2, after the original contractor...
Pattaya residents demand urgent repairs to deteriorating roads and sois across the city
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya residents are calling for urgent repairs to damaged roads and sois across the city, saying deteriorating surfaces, potholes and uneven...