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With the election of a new Bangkok governor yesterday, several unfinished tasks to develop the nation's capital await the administration during its four-year term.

Bangkok Post

City Hall vows transparency on eve of Bangkok election

Unofficial results from governor and council votes expected by no later than 10pm Sunday

Bangkok Post

EC ready to stage Bangkok polls, eyes 70% turnout

The Election Commission (EC) says it is ready for Bangkok's gubernatorial and council elections on Sunday and expects voter turnout to top 70%.

Bangkok Post

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Bangkok sinkhole covered, traffic resumes

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reopened a section of Lat Phrao Road in Bang Kapi district on Wednesday morning after a sinkhole was covered.

Bangkok Post

Resident doctors call off England strike after last-minute government offer; pay deal put to vote

A planned four-day strike by resident doctors in England has been called off after the UK government made a fresh last-minute offer on pay, jobs and career progression, the British Medical Association (BMA) announced on Saturday.

The Times of India

Resident doctors strike cancelled just hours before it was due to begin

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The Independent UK

Resident doctors call off four-day strike after new government offer

The four-day strike was due to begin on Monday morning

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Resident doctors in England call off strike action after Government offer

Doctors were set to stage a four-day walk out from 7am but was called off after a last-minute offer, which has been put to members.

Evening Standard

NHS braces for ‘triple whammy’ as resident doctors confirm four-day walkout

Resident doctors in England are set to stage another four-day walkout from 7am on Monday

Evening Standard

NHS faces ‘triple whammy’ during resident doctor walkout

The walkout starts on Monday morning and will end on Friday June 19 at 6.59am.

Evening Standard

Natthaphong’s risky political gamble

The main opposition People’s Party (PP) is under intense scrutiny after its criticism of privy councillors attending a recent high-level water management meeting chaired by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul appeared to backfire, opening a broader debate about the party’s political strategy and direction ahead of the Bangkok gubernatorial election on…

Bangkok Post

Chadchart challenged over rehires

Former Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is facing a complaint filed with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) over the allegedly unlawful appointment of 17 senior Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials after a review panel ruled the appointments invalid.

Bangkok Post

Exercise kit scandal 'not over'

Former Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has insisted that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's (BMA) controversial exercise equipment procurement scandal remains unresolved.

Bangkok Post

Claims grow of BMA 'hidden network of influence'

An alleged "Agong system" or "Agong regime" within the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has recently emerged as a major political controversy ahead of Bangkok's next gubernatorial election.

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Chadchart under fire over claims of meddling in appointments

Activist Srisuwan Janya on Monday petitioned the National Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt over allegations of interference in the appointment of senior Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials.

Evening Standard

Doctors in Northern Ireland set for two days of strike action over pay

The industrial action is to take place on June 25 and June 29.

Bangkok Post

BMA corruption claims spice up governor campaign

The election campaign for Bangkok governor heated up on Saturday after Economic Party leader Kris Potranan alleged systemic corruption within the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).

The Guardian - UK

Girl, 5, traumatised after physician associate wrongly prescribed vaginal pessary, report finds

Mother, who thought daughter was being examined by GP, says girl began to bleed and scream in pain after device inserted

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Bangkok Post

Chadchart denies BMA patronage claim

Recently resigned Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has denied allegations of corruption, patronage networks, and the sale of civil service positions within the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) during his tenure.

Bangkok Post

Waste separation comes to Bangkok condos

Pilot project part of campaign to promote sorting and reduce pressure on landfills

Bangkok Post

Rail system restructuring proposal heads to cabinet

The Transport Ministry will today (Tuesday) seek cabinet approval in principle for a plan to place Bangkok's electric rail network under a single management model overseen by the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA).

The Guardian - UK

University of Manchester to investigate sexual harassment of female medical students

About 20 students report anonymous late-night phone calls from men who ‘intimidated, demeaned and belittled’ them

The Independent UK

NHS patient record change will slash A&E visits by 20,000, government says

While DHSC said the reforms would give patients more control over their care, the BMA raised fears that the new law will open up the possibility that patient data is used inappropriately

The Independent UK

More than half of Britons oppose doctors’ strike, poll says

New survey marks notable decline in support for strikes compared with two years ago

Euronews

UK, Spain, Germany: Why are doctors across Europe going on more strikes?

Doctors are increasingly striking across Europe, demanding better pay, improved working conditions and more recognition of responsibilities.

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