The Latest Breaking News from BMA

Governor sows seeds for a green future

In an effort to turn Bangkok into a green city, new Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has made an early start on a number of challenging projects to expand urban green spaces and improve public parks.

Bangkok Post · Jul 10, 2022

Shed light on BTSC deal

Contracts pertaining to the operation of Bangkok's Green Line electric train network are complicated yet critical for a decision to determine fair rates along routes.

Bangkok Post · Jul 10, 2022

BMA urges recycling of home waste

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to encourage households in Bangkok to separate wet and dry waste for reuse and recycling.

Bangkok Post · Jul 6, 2022

BMA says 'no' to pot hub at Khao San Rd

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has firmly rejected calls from business owners to turn Khao San Road into Thailand's cannabis hub.

Bangkok Post · Jul 4, 2022

City protest plan needs a few tweaks

The novelty of Bangkok governor Chadchart Sitthipunt designating seven areas for public gatherings invites praise and doubts.

Bangkok Post · Jul 3, 2022

'Our pay hasn't gone up in years and we keep being asked to do more' - why GPs like me could be about to strike

'We’re all struggling in the hours we already do. We’re all already working all of the time'

Manchester Evening News · Jul 3, 2022

Majority agree with designation of Bangkok protest sites: poll

A large majority of people agree with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)'s designation of seven protest sites - some with confidence that the city administration would be able to effectively keep protesters in designated areas, according to the result of an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration,…

Bangkok Post · Jul 3, 2022

End of special Covid leave for NHS staff in England branded ‘unacceptable’

British Medical Association says move will put patients and healthcare workers in England at significant risk

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2022

Krungthep Thanakhom ponders government intervention

The board of Krungthep Thanakhom (KT), the business arm of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), is considering two options involving government intervention to help solve issues surrounding two Green Line extensions.

Bangkok Post · Jul 2, 2022

Nottingham GPs warn new a triage system could risk patient safety

"Every referral is becoming a battle and a struggle"

Nottingham Post · Jul 1, 2022