Thai Minister of Transport Announces Plans to Improve Public Transportation Before Songkran Festival
National—
At 9:00 AM, on February 27th, 2024, Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the Thai Minister of Transport, publicly revealed public transportation news to the press for the upcoming Songkran Festival, prompting relevant agencies to increase the...
Air Quality Improves in Bangkok, Wildfires Worsen in North
PRESS RELEASE:
Bangkok residents are set to experience improved air quality this week, with PM2.5 pollutant levels predicted to decrease in the days ahead.
The Air Quality Monitoring Centre of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), known...
Suvarnabhumi Airports Automated People Mover Malfunctions, Passengers Transferred to Minibuses
National—
On February 23rd, 2024, Thai national media reported that at Suvarnabhumi Airport, an automated people mover (APM) carrying passengers to the Satellite-1 (SAT-1) building malfunctioned in the middle of the tunnel.
The airport staff members...
Thai Prime Minister Orders Crackdown on Illegal Guides, Addresses Taxi Meter Issues and PM...
Bangkok—
At 8:50 AM, on February 23rd, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, Governor of Bangkok Chadchart Sittipunt, and relevant agencies held a meeting on the progress of Bangkok City development.
During the meeting, Srettha...
Thai Narcotics Control Board Launches Major Operation in Bangkok’s Nana Area
Bangkok—
On February 21st, 2024, Pol. Lt. Gen. Panurat Lakboon, the Secretary-General of the Office of the Thai Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), launched a search operation together with 200 officers in the Nana area, Bangkok,...
Algerian Tourist Arrested for Alleged Theft of Gold Amulet in Bangkok
Bangkok —
On February 20th, 2024, Bangkok police announced the arrest of a 56-year-old Algerian tourist, identified only as Mr. Garou, on charges of theft at a gold shop in the Phra Nakhon district.
According to...
Thai Expressway Authority Hosts Luck Lock Love Campaign on Rama 9 Bridge Parallel Bridge
Bangkok—
The Expressway Authority of Thailand organized a “Luck Lock Love” campaign on the parallel bridge to the Rama 9 Bridge, which connected the metropolitan from the expressway Route Rama 3 - Dao Khanong -...
Japanese Woman Arrested for Stealing Rescue Volunteer Pickup Truck in Bangkok
Bangkok—
At 8:00 AM, on February 18th, 2024, Lumpini police officers received a theft report of a rescue volunteer pickup truck stolen by a Japanese national in front of the Lumpini police station, Pathumwan, Bangkok.
The...
Royal Thai Navy Implements Air Treatment Machines to Combat Air Pollution in Bangkok
Bangkok—
On February 16th, 2024, Admiral Worawut Pruksarungruang, the Chief of Naval Staff, performed a field inspection on installing air treatment machines to reduce air pollution, and PM 2.5 dust, in the Bangkok area.
The...
No Laughing Matter: Thai Police Crack Down on Laughing Gas
National—
On February 16th, 2024, the Thai Anti Trafficking In Person Division (ATPD) launched a raid operation at buildings in Nonthaburi and Bangkok to eradicate laughing balloon production and distribution bases. As a result, 70,000...
