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A heavily congested road in Bangkok on January 9, 2025. (Photo: Bangkokpost.com)

Technology helps Thai capital ease congestions

The Area Traffic Control (ATC) technology and other innovations have reduced travel time in busy spots in Bangkok by 25% after two years of implementation, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).

Bangkok film festival underway

Bangkok film festival underway

The Bangkok Film Festival 2023 is taking place at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre on Rama I Road in Pathumwan district from January 20 to 22.
Storm Noru worsens flooding in Thailand

Storm Noru worsens flooding in Thailand

Heavy rains caused by Storm Noru that hit northeastern Thailand on September 28 night have added more difficulties to the country's provinces already suffering from floods.
Thailand's capital cancels New Year's celebrations

Thailand's capital cancels New Year's celebrations

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has decided to cancel the official New Year countdown event and prayer ceremony planned to be held on the night of December 31 and January 1, 2022 due to concerns over the Omicron COVID-19 variant.
Thailand takes actions in response to COVID-19 spread

Thailand takes actions in response to COVID-19 spread

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has decided to cancel all activities celebrating the traditional New Year festival, Songkran, in all districts of the province in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Thailand in talks for travel bubbles

Thailand in talks for travel bubbles

Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul has confirmed that Thailand is in talks for travel bubbles with several countries.
Thailand: schools prepare for reopening next week

Thailand: schools prepare for reopening next week

Schools under the supervision of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration are now preparing their facilities ahead of their expected reopening on February 1, to ensure students’ safety from COVID-19.
Thailand: Bangkok offers SARS-CoV-2 testing at home

Thailand: Bangkok offers SARS-CoV-2 testing at home

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is offering testing at home for people who suspect they may have caught the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 that causes the acute respiratory disease (COVID-19).
Thailand pilots installation of air purifiers on buses

Thailand pilots installation of air purifiers on buses

The Thai Transport Ministry will install air purifiers on the roofs of Bangkok buses this month, starting with vehicles of Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) and fitting trucks as well if the results are good.​
Thailand announces measures against smog

Thailand announces measures against smog

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) on January 21 announced four urgent measures to deal with the hazardous ultra-fine dust levels in the air in the capital.