The Latest Breaking News from BMA

Half of GPs ‘plan on retiring aged 60 or before’

Some 11% of respondents to a survey said they intended to retire aged 50 to 55, with only 14% intending to retire aged 66 or over.

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022

Mask mandate likely to end 'soon'

The government is likely to lift the mask mandate in certain public places and allow night entertainment venues to operate until 2am soon, though a decision will only be taken after a careful consideration of the nation's Covid-19 situation, according to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration's (CCSA) operations centre.

Bangkok Post · Jun 6, 2022

Chadchart gives Pride a big push

New Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has marked Pride Month by calling on the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to ensure equal treatment of all individuals regardless of their sexuality.

Bangkok Post · Jun 4, 2022

Creating the ideal city

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.

Bangkok Post · May 29, 2022

Private funds sought for Grey Line

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is planning to launch a bidding process to secure private investment in the Grey Line monorail project within the next two years, with an investment budget of 27 billion baht.

Bangkok Post · May 27, 2022

Chadchart agrees to rehire convicts

The Covid-19 pandemic and state procurement law have kept convicts from being hired to clear out sewers in Bangkok, according to City Hall, despite Bangkok governor-elect Chadchart Sittipunt agreeing to have them return to work.

Bangkok Post · May 26, 2022

Governor vows to fix Green Line mess

Bangkok governor-elect Chadchart Sittipunt on Thursday vowed to find a solution to problems surrounding the long-lasting dispute over the city's Green Line electric rail system.

Bangkok Post · May 26, 2022

Chadchart given Green Line chalice

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has made it clear that he wants to see Bangkok governor-elect Chadchart Sittipunt settle the long-standing dispute over the extension of the Green Line electric concession.

Bangkok Post · May 24, 2022

BTS shares drop, BRT future uncertain after Chadchart victory

Shares of Skytrain operator BTS Group Holdings Plc nosedived on Monday while the future of express bus operator BRT is hanging in the balance in the wake of Chadchart Sittipunt's victory in the Bangkok governor election.

Bangkok Post · May 23, 2022

GP abused and threatened by angry patients fears repeat of Glasgow doctor stabbing

Paisley-based doctor John Ip has spoken out in the wake of new research the shows health workers in general practice are on the receiving end of frustration and anger from patients on a regular basis.

Glasgow Live · May 23, 2022