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Lat Phrao tragedy prompts review of fire safety and nightlife zoning
Lat Phrao tragedy prompts review of fire safety and nightlife zoning
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt plans to tighten fire safety rules and update nightlife zoning after a late-night fire at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao killed 27 people and injured 63 others.Thonburi and Khlong San declared disaster zones after subsidence
Thonburi and Khlong San declared disaster zones after subsidence
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026
Bangkok authorities are monitoring structural movement and accelerating assistance after tunnel-related damage affected roads and nearby buildingsBangkok’s sinking crisis may arrive within a decade, Prof Dr Suchatvee warns
Bangkok’s sinking crisis may arrive within a decade, Prof Dr Suchatvee warns
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
Bangkok is facing a major risk from climate change and rising sea levels, amid warnings from several experts that Thailand’s capital could suffer severe impacts within the next few decadesChadchart declares victory in Bangkok governor race, heading for landslide second term
Chadchart declares victory in Bangkok governor race, heading for landslide second term
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026
Chadchart Sittipunt declared victory in the Bangkok governor election after unofficial results showed him far ahead, giving the independent incumbent a second term to pursue his city agenda.Bangkok poll opens smoothly as Chadchart urges 80% turnout mandate
Bangkok poll opens smoothly as Chadchart urges 80% turnout mandate
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026
Bangkok opened 6,628 polling stations for the governor and city council elections, with Chadchart Sittipunt urging voters to deliver a strong mandate.BMA blames Bangkok flooding on low-lying terrain, heavy rain and rubbish-clogged drains
BMA blames Bangkok flooding on low-lying terrain, heavy rain and rubbish-clogged drains
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 03, 2026
Bangkok’s drainage authority says repeated flooding during heavy rain is caused by the capital’s low-lying geography, rainfall exceeding system capacity and rubbish blocking key drainage points, as officials work around the clock to keep water moving.Bangkok steps up flood defences as extreme rain intensifies
Bangkok steps up flood defences as extreme rain intensifies
MONDAY, JUNE 01, 2026
Bangkok is expanding its drainage tunnels, underground water banks and real-time monitoring systems to tackle extreme rainfall and reduce flood risks.Bangkok voters favour independent candidates in governor poll
Bangkok voters favour independent candidates in governor poll
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026
NIDA Poll shows most respondents prefer non-party-backed candidates for governor, while more than half plan to split their votes between governor and council candidatesBMA, Airbnb.org strengthen emergency housing response in Bangkok
BMA, Airbnb.org strengthen emergency housing response in Bangkok
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and Airbnb.org formalise a partnership to improve access to free emergency housing during disasters.Transport Ministry pushes single rail owner for 40-baht daily fare
Transport Ministry pushes single rail owner for 40-baht daily fare
THURSDAY, MAY 07, 2026
Thailand’s Transport Ministry is moving to centralise electric rail management under the MRTA to support a 40-baht daily flat fare by early 2027.