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Bangkok council calls on governor to back Green Line stance

The Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) president has urged the Bangkok governor to back its latest resolutions to deal with the issues surrounding extensions to the BTS Green Line.

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Chadchart sees Bangkok in top 50 cities list

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is still optimistic he can make Bangkok one of the world's 50 most liveable cities in the next five years.

Bangkok Post

Make BRT system work

After 12 years of continuous service, Bangkok's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) -- a 15-km feeder bus route linking Sathon and Ratchaphruek roads -- should have been more popular, the way similar systems in Bogota and Guangzhou have been embraced by those cities' residents.

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Governor seeks backing for BTS extension fares

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will ask the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) to back a new fare structure for extensions of the BTS Green Line on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Net zero goal draws help from Japan

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has been working closely with Japan to find ways of reducing greenhouse gas emissions throughout the capital, as the city aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

Bangkok Post

Chadchart lauds 'Open Bangkok'

City Hall is launching the "Open Bangkok" project to make the capital a liveable city for all, governor Chadchart Sittipunt said.

Bangkok Post

Hundreds of angered doctors likely to leave Welsh NHS over new pay deal, survey suggests

Those responding to a survey said the Welsh Government's offer of 4.5% had further decreased morale

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Hundreds of doctors angry over new pay deal likely to leave NHS, survey reveals

The Welsh Government has offered a 4.5% wage increase.

The Independent UK

Most UK medical students struggle to afford essentials, survey finds

BMA reports six in 10 are going without food, clothing and heating, raising fears some will drop out and worsen NHS staffing crisis

The Guardian - UK

Medical students cutting spending on food and heating, says BMA

Students who get an NHS bursary said it would cover just 30% of their predicted expenditure, according to a survey.

The Independent UK

CP robot fair to spread tech knowledge

The conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group (CP) has joined hands with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and other partners to launch a two-day robot and innovation showcase event aimed at spreading knowledge of the latest advanced technology amongst Thai youth.

Bangkok Post

Governor wants better safety after Skytrain accident

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will work with mass transit rail operators to better manage busy stations after almost 30 riders were hurt in a rush to enter a BTS Skytrain station.

Bangkok Post

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.

Bangkok Post

Teasing out the city's charms

Aiming to revive the city, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will promote the distinct characteristics and local specialities of each neighbourhood to boost economic activity and tourism in Bangkok.

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Doctors’ anger over Government proposals for GPs to prescribe energy discounts

The BMA said they ‘completely reject’ the policy being considered after it was drawn up in the Treasury.

Bangkok Post

Bangkok governor seeks ways to prevent rail station jams after escalator injuries

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will work with mass transit rail operators to better manage commuters at congested stations after almost 30 riders were hurt in a rush to enter a BTS Skytrain station.

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Doctors calling for greater focus on burden of long Covid symptoms

The BMA's new report says health staff getting long Covid is also increasing pressures on the workforce.

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Woman tried to call Derry GP surgery over 150 times to get appointment without success

"People need to be able to see a GP when they need one."

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Bangkok Post

City Hall to receive B79.7bn budget

Bangkok Council on Thursday unanimously approved a budget of 79.71 billion baht for the coming 2023 fiscal year, starting Oct 1, as City Hall plans to use most of the money to ease the city's most nagging problems including flooding and traffic congestion.

Bangkok Post

City to rezone nightspots

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to work with the Metropolitan Police Bureau to revise zoning for night entertainment venues.

Bangkok Post

City heritage needs new conservation law

Bangkok's claim to fame is undoubtedly its cultural heritage. Magnificent sites like the Grand Palace, Temple of Dawn and Temple of the Golden Mount delight visitors and make Thais proud.

Bangkok Post

Safety checks for Khao San nightspots

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is boosting safety inspections at Khao San Road night entertainment venues in a bid to increase tourist safety.

Bangkok Post

Retain city's flood plains

It's welcome news that Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has ordered city officials to review the capital's 2024 zoning map, to promote development on the city's outskirts.

Bangkok Post

BMA to conduct zoning review

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will set up a panel to work with the Royal Thai Police to review zoning for restaurants, bars and entertainment venues in response to people's current lifestyle in terms of dining.

Bangkok Post

Plaudits for revealing deal

The decision by Krungthep Thanakom’s new management to disclose parts of the memorandum of understanding and contract signed by the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTSC) to operate train services along the extension of the capital city’s Green Line deserves praise.

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