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The Latest Breaking News from Chadchart Sittipunt

‘Fake fathers’ scandal prompts wider review of Bangkok birth records

Chadchart requests results by July 27 from all 50 district offices

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PM Anutin pledges closer cooperation with BMA

The government and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) have pledged closer cooperation to improve the quality of life of Bangkok residents, focusing on transport, public safety, urban development and environmental management.

Bangkok Post

Survivor of deadly Bangkok bar blaze recalls night of horror: ‘I barely escaped the fire’

Musician at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao describes losing band members as explosions rocked popular bar

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Bangkok fire latest: At least 27 killed in blaze at popular bar as officials say emergency exits were blocked

Bangkok bar fire likely caused by an electrical short circuit in an air-conditioning unit installed in the ceiling

The Independent UK

'Smoke was everywhere': How Bangkok's deadly pub fire unfolded; 27 killed – 10 key points

Tragedy struck at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub, where a fierce fire resulted in the deaths of twenty-seven people. Victims found themselves ensnared in the pub's bathrooms as they tried to escape. Smoke filled the venue quickly, contributing to the catastrophe. Emergency responders faced significant hurdles when attempting to…

The Times of India

Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27

At least 27 people were killed and 63 others were injured when a fire broke out at a pub in Chatuchak district, Bangkok, early Monday morning.

Bangkok Post

'Eco park' to absorb local waste plants

Bangkok is moving ahead with plans to transform part of the long-serving On Nut waste disposal facility into a Green Eco Park, while stepping up efforts to tackle odour complaints and preparing to launch real-time public monitoring of smell levels.

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Massive fire at Bangkok pub kills at least 27 people

At least 27 people were killed and 63 injured after a fire tore through a Bangkok bar late on Sunday, Thai officials said. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the blaze spread rapidly, with smoke believed to be the main cause of death. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause.

France 24

Bangkok Fire: 27 killed, 22 critically injured after blaze rips through Thai pub

Bangkok pub fire kills 27 and leaves 22 critically injured after smoke and flames engulf a crowded venue. Survivors say there were no rear fire escapes as authorities launch an investigation into one of Thailand's deadliest nightlife tragedies in recent years.

The Economic Times

Leaky Bangkok train tunnel slowly being plugged

Repairs to the leaky Purple Line train tunnel in Klong San district, Bangkok, were making progress and the water flow has already been reduced, the city governor said on Sunday morning.

Bangkok Post

Repairs stepped up at Purple Line tunnel site

Engineers using sensitive equipment to monitor subsidence around the clock

Bangkok Post

Bangkok evacuates residents, closes road after Purple Line tunnel leak

Bangkok authorities have evacuated people from nearby buildings and closed a road near the site of a Purple Line tunnel leak in Klong San district.

Bangkok Post

Chadchart sets out work plan

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has pledged to launch a 100-day programme focused on tackling air pollution, flooding and transparency while implementing his 261 campaign policies.

Bangkok Post

Chadchart to begin second term as Bangkok governor on Thursday

Chadchart Sittipunt will officially begin his second term as Bangkok governor on Thursday, following certification of the capital’s election results by the Election Commission.

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People’s Party leadership under scrutiny

The June 28 elections for Bangkok governor, Bangkok city councillors and Pattaya mayor delivered the most significant electoral setback yet for the main opposition People’s Party (PP), raising fresh questions about its leadership, electoral strategy and ability to convert national popularity into victories in executive contests.

Bangkok Post

Bangkokians hope for dry capital from winning governor

Flooding topped the wish list of voters in the recently ended Bangkok election to see the new governor to tackle with their safety coming second in their priority, a survey showed on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Personality trumps party in city race

The Bangkok governor election on Sunday delivered one expected result and one surprise.

Bangkok Post

Second term the real test

In one of the most one-sided -- and arguably least exciting -- gubernatorial elections ever, Chadchart Sittipunt secured another landslide victory, earning himself a second and final term at City Hall.

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Chadchart wins again at City Hall

Chadchart Sittipunt cruised to a clear victory in the Bangkok city election on Sunday, likely to earn a second term as governor of Thailand

Bangkok Post

Chadchart romps home at City Hall

Chadchart Sittipunt cruises to a clear victory in the Bangkok city election on Sunday, likely to earn a second term as governor of Thailand's capital and largest metropolis.

Bangkok Post

Bangkok city election live vote counting

Vote counting is under way in Bangkok’s 2026 gubernatorial election on Sunday, with early results putting Chadchart Sittipunt, Mallika Boonmeetrakul Mahasuk and Chaiwat Sathawornwichit in the lead, as residents await a clear winner.

Bangkok Post

PP on course to dominate BMC poll

The People's Party (PP) is favoured to dominate the upcoming Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) election, as strategic voting is likely to shape the contest, which coincides with the city's gubernatorial election on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Old Town danger

Following the collapse of a century-old concrete canopy in Bangkok's Old Town last week, the incoming Bangkok governor faces an undeniable mandate: the safety of the city's ageing buildings must immediately top the administration's agenda.

Bangkok Post

The Chadchart advantage

As Bangkok heads towards the gubernatorial election on June 28, the race appears increasingly tilted in favour of former governor Chadchart Sittipunt, while the People’s Party (PP) candidate, Chaiwat Sathawornwichit, has struggled to convert his party’s electoral strength into support for his City Hall bid.

Bangkok Post

Chadchart widens lead in race for Bangkok governor

Chadchart Sittipunt has gained more popularity among voters, who will drop the ballots in elections for a Bangkok governor and city councillors in less than two weeks.

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