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A national water management meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon on Friday approved a Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plan to improve drainage efficiency on the eastern side of the Chao Phraya River to prevent flooding.

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Millions of sandbags for Bangkok's flood-prone areas

A total of 2.5 million sandbags will be distributed to areas in the capital city prone to flooding, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration spokesman Ekwaranyu Amarapal said on Wednesday.

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Court rules in favour of BTS Sky Train operator in debt case

Krungthep Thanakom Co (KT) -- the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's (BMA) business arm -- looks set to appeal a court ruling ordering both parties to jointly pay close to 12 billion baht in overdue debts incurred through the operation and maintenance of Green Line extensions.

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Survey: Healthcare ranks as top online activity

The top internet activity for Thais was receiving healthcare consulting and services, while Gen Y spent the most time -- 8 hours and 55 minutes a day -- on the internet compared with other generations, according to the latest survey by the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA).

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City to revamp rapid bus service

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will revise the management of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, which has been underused and has made an operating loss of over 1 billion baht since its launch in 2007.

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Safety issues at 83 Bangkok nightspots

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has found 83 entertainment places with safety issues, some with inadequate emergency exits for patrons, but most of them continue to operate.

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City Hall refuses to be sunk by floods

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is preparing a major redevelopment of the capital's drainage system to increase its drainage capacity in a fresh drive to combat the city's flood problem.

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Green Line extension no longer free

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration plans to start charging fares on the extension sections of the BTS Green Line in mid-September. The maximum fare will be capped at 59 baht per ride.

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Bangkok well-prepared for high tides, says governor

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has assured the public that City Hall has prepared measures to cope with overflows from the Chao Phraya River during high tides from the end of this month to early August.

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Outdoor cinema is exercise in soft power

Bangkok comes back to life with a variety of entertaining activities. After suffering through challenging times, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, private businesses, and prominent figures from many fields are working together to uplift people's morale and promote Thailand through soft power.

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Tech fix for city woes

Shortly after Chadchart Sittipunt became Bangkok governor almost two months ago, he encouraged Bangkokians to report problems in their area directly to authorities through "Traffy Fondue" -- a channel which uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology to manage complaints sent in to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).

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A city's lifeline

The uniqueness of street food stalls add a charm to Bangkok, and this is what inspired artist Kiettisak Moungkum to create art when he was an undergraduate student. However, as a graduate student at the Faculty of Painting Sculpture and Graphic Arts, Silpakorn University, he had to do field surveys…

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City of hope

'Honestly, I feel like I am doing my dream job," Sanon Wangsrangboon answered quickly when asked about his first few weeks as Bangkok deputy governor.

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Reward for low-ranking do-gooders from Bangkok governor

ฺฺBangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt thanked low-ranking staff on Sunday for their good work that helped City Hall connect with residents in the capital.

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Chadchart: Prayut stressed need for cooperation

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha stressed the need for close cooperation between the government and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) at talks on Friday, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said.

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Chadchart takes office, lists 4 urgent issues to be tackled

New Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt listed four urgent problems to be tackled as he introduced his team on his first day at City Hall on Wednesday.

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BMA eyes fixes as more floods loom

If the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) cannot fix the flooding problem in Bangkok then nobody can, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Wednesday.

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City overpass 'will be finished this year'

The Covid-19 pandemic has delayed work on a new overpass from Rama III Road to Na Ranong junction, a Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) source said, adding it is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

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BMA to decide on Songkran

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will on Monday consider whether to allow water-splashing activities on Khao San Road during Songkran, as requested by business operators.

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BMA starts courting Grey Line investors

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is seeking private companies interested in investing in its Grey Line monorail project as construction is due to begin in 2026.

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City boosts isolation centres

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has opened more community isolation centres to cope with the surge in cases of Covid-19 in the capital.

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Bhumjaithai to boycott vote on the Green Line

All seven cabinet ministers of the Bhumjaithai Party won't cast votes on a controversial proposal by the Interior Ministry and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to extend the Green Line concession, the party's leader said on Thursday, reaffirming its protest against the plan.

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Bangkok handing out free condoms ahead of Valentine's Day

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is handing out 2 million free condoms in a campaign for safe sex ahead of Valentine's Day, with sexually transmitted infections on the rise among the young.

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