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

Bangkok Post

'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

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

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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

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

Nottingham GPs warn new a triage system could risk patient safety

"Every referral is becoming a battle and a struggle"

Nottingham Post

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

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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

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

City Hall needs a much larger budget

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

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

The Independent UK

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

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

The decision does not necessarily mean GPs will go on strike

Wales Online

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

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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.

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The Independent UK

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

BMA members point to recent union success in forcing pay increases

Bangkok Post

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.

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.

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.

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