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Chadchart under fire over claims of meddling in appointments

Activist Srisuwan Janya on Monday petitioned the National Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt over allegations of interference in the appointment of senior Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials.

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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.

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BMA calls for 'foam-free' festival

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Calls for young to shape cities of the future

Locals should get involved in city development, says Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) deputy chief Sanon Wangsangboon.

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Bangkok is still sinking, and fast

Getting Bangkok ready for the results of climate change is crucial for saving the city from sinking under rising sea levels, climate experts say.

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Bangkok is still sinking, and fast!

Getting Bangkok ready for the consequences of climate change is crucial for saving this megacity from being submerged under rising sea levels, climate experts say.

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Israel, BMA partner to improve Bangkok

Israel, a country with a population of fewer than 10 million people, roughly the size of Bangkok's population, is delighted and proud to make a modest contribution towards urban sustainability in Bangkok.

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Turning art into cash

People travel to Bangkok for many reasons such as shopping, nightlife, street food and restaurants, and cultural attractions. With a goal to add more charm to the capital, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) launched the campaign "Colorful Bangkok" in which art is used as a medium to attract tourists.

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Bangkok administration targets B80bn tax revenues

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will seek to amend the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Act of 1985 to enable it to generate more income to meet its target of 80 billion baht in tax revenues in the current fiscal year, governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Tuesday.

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Time to end BTS drama

Tweets by BTS Group Holdings and the firestorm surrounding the hashtag #DebtMustBePaid on Twitter in recent weeks show how nasty the debate over the country's management of public transport concessions can get. The furore on social media followed the grievances of BTS -- which holds the concession to run the…

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Chadchart confirms City Hall being relocated

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will go ahead with its plan to move its head office from the building at Sao Chingcha in Phra Nakhon district to its second office in Din Daeng district, Governor Chadchart Sitthipunt said on Monday.

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BMA stands ready to tackle smog

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is on high alert to adopt measures to stem air pollution as the level of PM2.5 fine dust in the capital is rising at an alarming pace.

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Hefty fines for trash dumped in waterways, says BMA

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reportedly collects 9,000 tonnes of trash a day from canals and is urging people not to throw waste, including mattresses, into waterways or they will be fined, according to governor Chadchart Sittipunt.

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BMA pushes to rid city of amphetamine abuse

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is pushing to rid Bangkok of amphetamines following the child centre massacre in Nong Bua Lam Phu.

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Chao Phraya flood plan gets all-clear

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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