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Tobacco kills our environment, not just people. Tobacco causes over 8 million deaths every year globally and 81,000 in Thailand. Simultaneously, each year, tobacco destroys a vast landmass roughly the size of 44,000 Suan Luang Rama IX parks, the largest green park in Bangkok, causes massive deforestation and pollutes our…

Bangkok governor-elect Chadchart Sittipunt is still waiting for confirmation of the result of the May 22 city polls from the Election Commission (EC).

Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Deputy Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) attended the Gala Dinner held for Mr. Stanley Kang, on 25 May 2022, on the occasion he bid farewell to the position of Chairman of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT). The event was…

A comment on lese majeste made by Bangkok governor-elect Chadchart Sittipunt in response to a question has drawn reaction from camps supporting and opposing the law.

Newly elected Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt is asserting his readiness to work with every stakeholder to fulfil his campaign promises and make the capital more hospitable for everyone.

The results of Bangkok gubernatorial and councillor elections on May 22 have dealt a serious blow to the government of Prime Minister Prayut Cha-o-cha and the two coalition parties, the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and Democrat Party.

Operators of nightlife outlets in Bangkok have voiced disappointment and frustration with restrictions on their operating hours as many gear up to reopen this week.

Election of inclusive Bangkok governor, return of famed pageant point to good times ahead

A large majority of people are not surprised by Chadchart Sittipunt's election as Bangkok governor, with some saying it may diminish the government's popularity, according to the result of an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.

The results of the gubernatorial race and the city council election on May 22 are troubling developments for the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) with political analysts agreeing the ruling party is unlikely to repeat its 2019 poll success in Bangkok.

Change was what the people wanted when they cast their ballots in the May 22 Bangkok governor election, according to an opinion poll by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll.