The Latest Breaking News from Chadchart Sittipunt

Chadchart says BMA will allocate space for protests

City Hall is finding an alternative site for people to protest in order to lessen the impact of public demonstrations on commuters and local residents, Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 14, 2022

Explainer: Will Chadchart resolve the Green Line saga?

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is testing the waters as he vows to sort out the long-running dispute over the city's Green Line electric rail system concessions, which includes higher fares for riders and mounting debts.

Bangkok Post · Jun 14, 2022

Anutin defends pot decriminalisation

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has defended the decriminalisation of cannabis following the death of a man who suffered heart failure after taking what was described by Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt as an overdose, saying the issue should not be politicised.

Bangkok Post · Jun 14, 2022

Chadchart, city police discuss traffic plan

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and metropolitan police have agreed to step up cooperation in solving the persistent traffic problems plaguing the capital city.

Bangkok Post · Jun 8, 2022

Prison labour hired to clean Bangkok's drains

City Hall has approved a Department of Corrections proposal to use prison labour to clean the sewers throughout Bangkok and improve flood drainage, starting on July 1.

Bangkok Post · Jun 7, 2022

Mask rule likely to end 'soon'

The government is likely to lift the mask rule in certain public places and allow night entertainment venues to operate until 2am soon, according to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration's (CCSA) operations centre.

Bangkok Post · Jun 7, 2022

Governor gets backing to extend nightlife hours to 2am

Tourism operators are supporting the Bangkok governor's proposal to extend nightlife hours until 2am and lift the outdoor mask mandate to boost tourism demand and attract workers back to the industry.

Bangkok Post · Jun 6, 2022

Mask mandate likely to end 'soon'

The government is likely to lift the mask mandate in certain public places and allow night entertainment venues to operate until 2am soon, though a decision will only be taken after a careful consideration of the nation's Covid-19 situation, according to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration's (CCSA) operations centre.

Bangkok Post · Jun 6, 2022

Chadchart gives Pride a big push

New Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has marked Pride Month by calling on the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to ensure equal treatment of all individuals regardless of their sexuality.

Bangkok Post · Jun 4, 2022

Chadchart win: Nothing to do with luck

Chadchart Sittipunt's massive poll victory has sent political seismic waves not only to local but also to national politics.

Bangkok Post · Jun 3, 2022