‘We are treated like dogs’: tenants in damp UK homes left gasping for air Doctors warn mould becoming serious health hazard, as renters describe misery of landlords who fail to repair their property The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2022
Protesters warned to stay away Police have warned protest groups not to cause disturbances during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit later this week and remain at a designated protest site. Bangkok Post · Nov 15, 2022
These arts groups are taking their acts on the road in new effort to meet audiences where they are — at home BALTIMORE -- In an effort to reconnect with audience members who drifted away during the COVID-19 pandemic, three Baltimore arts groups are quite literally getting their acts together and taking them on the road. Tribune News Service · Nov 10, 2022
33 Bangkok parks open for Loy Krathong festival Thirty-three public parks in Bangkok will be open for the Loy Krathong festival and workers will collect Krathong floats for disposal from 8pm until 5am on Wednesday. Bangkok Post · Nov 8, 2022
Baltimore museum exhibit about the Great Migration gives artist chance to ‘let go of the past,’ heal family ties BALTIMORE — Some journeys begin on foot, with a frightened glance over the shoulder and a rush into the night. But Larry W. Cook Jr.’s great migration began with the click of his camera lens. Tribune News Service · Nov 4, 2022
New clinic a haven for LGBT users The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has jointly launched a new facility with an LGBTQ+ organisation to help treat drug users among the LGBTQ+ community and protect them from sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Bangkok Post · Nov 3, 2022
Discrimination against LGBTQ doctors highlighted in damning new report Some have experienced overt hostility, threats and violence, a new BMA report states. The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022
BMA to increase festival security The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is planning to tighten safety measures at public areas during this year's Loy Krathong festival. Bangkok Post · Nov 1, 2022
BMA to ramp up festival security The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is planning to tighten safety measures at public areas during this year's Loy Krathong festival. Bangkok Post · Oct 31, 2022
Chadchart confirms City Hall being relocated The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will go ahead with its plan to move its head office from the building at Sao Chingcha in Phra Nakhon district to its second office in Din Daeng district, Governor Chadchart Sitthipunt said on Monday. Bangkok Post · Oct 31, 2022
NHSO looks for new recruits to join its gold card scheme The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has recruited more hospitals to its gold card universal health scheme after it scrapped contracts with nine private hospitals in Bangkok. Bangkok Post · Oct 31, 2022
£10 fine for missing a GP appointment planned under new rules New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak 'stands by' plans to bring in the fines which he first mentioned this summer, according to a No. 10 spokesperson Liverpool Echo · Oct 28, 2022
GPs sound the alarm over ‘over-the-counter, unregulated blood tests’ The tests can cost up to £800. The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022
BMA draws up new plans to help elderly The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will draft an action plan to improve the quality of life of senior citizens, who now make up over 22% of the city’s population. Bangkok Post · Oct 21, 2022
Bangkok Post · Oct 20, 2022 BMA stands ready to tackle smog The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is on high alert to adopt measures to stem air pollution as the level of PM2.5 fine dust in the capital is rising at an alarming pace.
Bangkok Post · Oct 14, 2022 Hefty fines for trash dumped in waterways, says BMA The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reportedly collects 9,000 tonnes of trash a day from canals and is urging people not to throw waste, including mattresses, into waterways or they will be fined, according to governor Chadchart Sittipunt.
Bangkok Post · Oct 14, 2022 Big waste solutions The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has toughened measures to prevent people from dumping bulky waste like old mattresses and other furniture items into waterways, part of an effort to tackle flooding as large objects have been hindering the flow of water out of the city.
Daily Mirror · Oct 13, 2022 NHS waiting list breaches seven million people for the first time since records began The amount of people waiting for treatment on the NHS has now passed 7million for the first time ever, while waits for hospital beds in A&E and ambulance response times are also up
Manchester Evening News · Oct 12, 2022 NHS 'in danger of collapse' amid exodus of senior medics, warn experts Some 44 per cent of hospital doctors have said they plan to step away from NHS work in the next year
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022 ‘Exploited’ foreign doctors fear they’re putting UK patients’ lives at risk British Medical Association says claims are ‘shocking’
Wales Online · Oct 11, 2022 NHS ‘in danger of complete collapse', warn BMA 'Without immediate action, the NHS is in danger of complete collapse' - Dr Vishal Sharma, chairman of the BMA consultants committee
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2022 NHS ‘in danger of complete collapse’ as senior medics plan to leave, warns BMA Some 44% of hospital doctors have said they plan to step away from NHS work in the next year.
Bangkok Post · Oct 10, 2022 War on city smog The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is preparing to deal with the capital's upcoming smog season and has drawn up plans to work with related official agencies to mitigate air pollution at its source.
Bangkok Post · Oct 9, 2022 BMA pushes to rid city of amphetamine abuse The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is pushing to rid Bangkok of amphetamines following the child centre massacre in Nong Bua Lam Phu.
Bangkok Post · Oct 8, 2022 Chao Phraya flood plan gets all-clear A national water management meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon on Friday approved a Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plan to improve drainage efficiency on the eastern side of the Chao Phraya River to prevent flooding.