The Latest Breaking News from Bangkok Metropolitan Administration

BMA pushes strict alcohol regulations

The Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) are stepping up efforts to raise public awareness of stricter alcohol controls, urging retailers and communities to help prevent sales to people under 20 and those who are visibly intoxicated.

Bangkok Post · Aug 18

City Hall vows transparency on eve of Bangkok election

Unofficial results from governor and council votes expected by no later than 10pm Sunday

Bangkok Post · Jun 27

Bangkok sinkhole covered, traffic resumes

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reopened a section of Lat Phrao Road in Bang Kapi district on Wednesday morning after a sinkhole was covered.

Bangkok Post · Jun 17

Bangkok to open new street food hub

Bangkok is set to open a new street food hub, Hawker Centre, beside Lumphini Park in early 2026. 

Bangkok Post · Aug 14, 2025

BMA calls for 'foam-free' festival

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is asking city residents to go

Bangkok Post · Nov 12, 2024

BTSC confident of Green Line debt payment

Keeree Kanjanapas, chairman of Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC), expressed confidence on Monday the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) would service overdue debts incurred through the operation and maintenance of the Green Line extensions.

Bangkok Post · Jun 12, 2023

BMA admits cash shortfall hampering fire coverage

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has admitted budget constraints are keeping the city’s fire stations from expanding and standing in the way of recruiting more firefighters.

Bangkok Post · Jun 6, 2023

BMA to seek B90bn green light for 2024 budget

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will seek approval for 90 billion baht for its 2024 budget, promising to revise its policies to keep pace with both global trends and the policies of the new cabinet.

Bangkok Post · May 25, 2023

All BMA kids to join 'Google Classroom'

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced plans to expand its Google Classroom project to cover all 437 schools under its administration within the next three years.

Bangkok Post · May 24, 2023

BMA to inspect farms on prime plots

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is planning to investigate landowners who are growing fruit and vegetables on their undeveloped land in the capital to avoid paying taxes on vacant plots.

Bangkok Post · Feb 27, 2023