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UK should offer Americans and other foreign nationals free abortion, BMA says

British doctors have condemned the US Supreme Court for ending the constitutional right to safe abortion

The Independent UK

UK doctors call for free abortions for Americans unable to access them

British Medical Association votes to lobby UK government on the issue after an emergency debate on the overturning of Roe v Wade

The Guardian - UK

City Hall pressured over fare

The tussle over the maximum fare rate of the BTS Green Line railway may be finalised next week, Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

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City Hall needs a much larger budget

This article is a welcome gift to Bangkok's new governor, Chadchart Sittipunt.

Bangkok Post

More Green Line upset

With his strong work ethic, formidable education, illustrious background, willingness to engage communities and above all his earnest efforts to help them solve their problems, Chadchart Sittipunt has easily emerged as one of the nation's most popular politicians.

Bangkok Post

British Medical Association gives backing to safe abortions Bill

The body gave its backing to Gillian Mackay’s Bill which would see buffer zones placed around abortion clinics.

The Independent UK

GPs threaten to strike over plans to make them work Saturdays and evenings

New NHS contract means doctors must offer appointments from 9am to 5pm on Saturdays, as well as until 8pm on weekdays

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Outrage at Green Line fare

City Hall plans to charge a fare of up to 59 baht for the BTS Skytrain Green Line electric rail service, drawing criticism from a consumer protection group which says the fare should not exceed 44 baht.

Bangkok Post

GPs vote to consider industrial action in row over Saturday working contract

The decision does not necessarily mean GPs will go on strike

Chronicle Live

GPs warn of industrial action over evening and weekend appointments

One GP told the British Medical Association that medics should channel their “inner Mick Lynch”, in reference to the RMT leader

Wales Online

Doctors threaten industrial action over weekends contract

The new contract means GPs need to offer appointments from 9am to 5pm on Saturdays, as well as until 8pm on weekdays.

The Independent UK

Doctors do not deserve 30 per cent pay rise, says minister

Doctors do not deserve a 30 per cent pay rise, a minister said on Tuesday as he warned of a “dog chasing its tail” inflation spiral if big wage rises are agreed.

Evening Standard

Doctors mull strike action over ‘30% real-terms pay cut since 2008’

BMA members point to recent union success in forcing pay increases

The Independent UK

Power safety eyed after fire

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt will ask the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) to inspect the safety of some 400 power transformers and power lines across Bangkok after a fire in the busy Sampeng market killed two people on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

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Daily Mirror

Government risk strikes by snubbing calls to give hero NHS staff 'pay restoration' rise

NHS workers including hero nurses and doctors who worked to save lives during the pandemic could strike this year amid planned pay rises of around 3%, says the TUC

The Guardian - UK

UK doctors demand pay rise of up to 30% over five years

BMA members’ call for reversal of real-terms cuts over last 14 years increases chances of strike action

The Independent UK

Medics in pay restoration vow after ‘30% real-terms pay cut since 2008’

One medic said that it could take industrial action to persuade governments on the issue.

The Independent UK

‘Nothing has changed since Mid Staffs probe’, senior medic warns

The BMA doctors’ union said there needs to be a culture change in the NHS.

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The Independent UK

Well of NHS goodwill is ‘running dry’, ministers warned

The chairman of the British Medical Association is demanding the Government reverse ‘brutal’ pre-pandemic cuts to health services.

Bangkok Post

Chadchart frets over schoolkids using weed

Keeping young people away from marijuana, hemp and kratom needs the help of businesses near schools, says Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt.

Bangkok Post

Concession transparency

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has made a plausible move in ordering a review of the Green Line skytrain concessions.

Bangkok Post

MRTA offers to take over Green Line

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) is ready to take over the management of the BTS skytrain Green Line's extension from City Hall if the government agrees to compensate the private company contracted to operate the line for its work.

Bangkok Post

MRTA seeks Green Line debt deal by September

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) hopes to have a deal in place by September to transfer debt from the Green Line extension to City Hall, MRTA governor Pakapong Sirikantaramas said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Chadchart: Prayut stressed need for cooperation

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha stressed the need for close cooperation between the government and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) at talks on Friday, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said.

Bangkok Post

Chadchart plans new walking streets in Bangkok

Bangkok is expected to see new walking streets to help stimulate the economy and improve people's livelihoods, says city governor Chadchart Sittipunt.

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