DSI to investigate documents seized from SAO linked to collapsed building
FRIDAY, MAY 02, 2025
Most of these documents will be used in the investigation of the collapse of the new SAO building in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district following an earthquake.
Bangkok Governor welcomes Turkish Ambassador on conclusion of term in Thailand
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2025
(April 29, 2025) – Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, welcomed Serap Ersoy, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Thailand, on the occasion of the conclusion of her diplomatic tenure.
BMA executives study waste and air quality management in Paris
TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2025
(April 25, 2025) – Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, led a delegation of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to Paris, France, to study waste and air quality management systems that could support Bangkok’s development towards greater sustainability.
BMA and Japanese embassy collaborate on disaster management and earthquake preparedness
TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2025
(April 25, 2025) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Japanese embassy in Thailand have joined forces to strengthen disaster management efforts and exchange experiences on earthquake preparedness.
Bangkok Earthquake: Month On, Search Teams Prepare to Go Underground as Debris Clearance Continues
TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2025
(April 28, 2025) - A month after the devastating earthquake in Bangkok, Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has provided an update on the ongoing search for victims and the demolition of the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building in the Chatuchak district.
Thailand to launch delivery drone trials in Bangkok this year
SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is moving forward with plans to promote the drone industry by integrating public and private sectors to initiate delivery drone trials within 2025.
BMA delegation explores sustainable city planning and transit innovation in Paris
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025
(April 23, 2025) – Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, led a delegation of senior Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials to Paris, France, from April 23 to 25, 2025. The visit was part of a collaborative framework between BMA and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD).
Bangkok to Introduce New Pet Ownership Laws in 2026
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025
(April 23, 2025) - Dog and cat owners in Bangkok are being warned of new legislation coming into effect in early 2026 that will mandate pet registration, the use of leads in public, and restrictions on the number of animals kept based on property size. Failure to comply with these new rules will result in penalties.
Death toll of collapsed building rises to 60, relief aid deadline extended to May 2
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025
Rescue teams on Thursday recovered three additional bodies from the rubble of the 30-story building in the Chatuchak district, which collapsed following an earthquake last month, raising the total death toll to 60.
Bangkok's 'Buzz' vs. 'Liveability': Governor Calls for 2027 Strategic Overhaul
THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2025
(April 22, 2025) - Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has launched a major initiative to redefine Bangkok's future, urging a shift from a city known for its "buzz" to one celebrated for its "liveability."