Pay deal to end resident doctor strikes to cost £200m this year The deal was agreed by ministers and the British Medical Association (BMA) on Monday The Independent UK · Jun 30
Four things to know about South Africa's anti-migrant protests South Africa is gripped by anti-immigrant unrest as citizen groups demand undocumented foreigners leave, leading to at least four deaths and thousands fleeing. Minor political parties and vigilante groups, fueled by economic woes and unemployment, are behind the protests. Several African nations are now organizing voluntary repatriations amidst escalating tensions… The Economic Times · Jun 30
Resident doctors accept pay deal to end strikes The deal will mean resident doctor pay will be 35.2 per cent higher on average than it was four years ago Evening Standard · Jun 29
Junior doctors vote to accept pay deal and end years of strikes There have been 21 days of strike action by the British Medical Association (BMA) Resident Doctor Committee since July 2025 during the dispute The Independent UK · Jun 29
Resident doctors in England accept government offer on pay and jobs Pay will be 35.2% higher on average compared with four years ago after series of strikes that have cost NHS £1bn The Guardian - UK · Jun 29
Blueprint for a better Bangkok With the election of a new Bangkok governor yesterday, several unfinished tasks to develop the nation's capital await the administration during its four-year term. Bangkok Post · Jun 28
City Hall vows transparency on eve of Bangkok election Unofficial results from governor and council votes expected by no later than 10pm Sunday Bangkok Post · Jun 27
EC ready to stage Bangkok polls, eyes 70% turnout The Election Commission (EC) says it is ready for Bangkok's gubernatorial and council elections on Sunday and expects voter turnout to top 70%. Bangkok Post · Jun 26
Bangkok sinkhole covered, traffic resumes The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reopened a section of Lat Phrao Road in Bang Kapi district on Wednesday morning after a sinkhole was covered. Bangkok Post · Jun 17
Resident doctors call off England strike after last-minute government offer; pay deal put to vote A planned four-day strike by resident doctors in England has been called off after the UK government made a fresh last-minute offer on pay, jobs and career progression, the British Medical Association (BMA) announced on Saturday. The Times of India · Jun 14
Resident doctors strike cancelled just hours before it was due to begin IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 13
Resident doctors call off four-day strike after new government offer The four-day strike was due to begin on Monday morning The Independent UK · Jun 13
Resident doctors in England call off strike action after Government offer Doctors were set to stage a four-day walk out from 7am but was called off after a last-minute offer, which has been put to members. Evening Standard · Jun 13
NHS braces for ‘triple whammy’ as resident doctors confirm four-day walkout Resident doctors in England are set to stage another four-day walkout from 7am on Monday Evening Standard · Jun 12
Evening Standard · Jun 12 NHS faces ‘triple whammy’ during resident doctor walkout The walkout starts on Monday morning and will end on Friday June 19 at 6.59am.
Bangkok Post · Jun 12 Natthaphong’s risky political gamble The main opposition People’s Party (PP) is under intense scrutiny after its criticism of privy councillors attending a recent high-level water management meeting chaired by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul appeared to backfire, opening a broader debate about the party’s political strategy and direction ahead of the Bangkok gubernatorial election on…
Bangkok Post · Jun 11 Chadchart challenged over rehires Former Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is facing a complaint filed with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) over the allegedly unlawful appointment of 17 senior Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials after a review panel ruled the appointments invalid.
Bangkok Post · Jun 9 Exercise kit scandal 'not over' Former Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has insisted that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's (BMA) controversial exercise equipment procurement scandal remains unresolved.
Bangkok Post · Jun 9 Claims grow of BMA 'hidden network of influence' An alleged "Agong system" or "Agong regime" within the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has recently emerged as a major political controversy ahead of Bangkok's next gubernatorial election.
Bangkok Post · Jun 8 Chadchart under fire over claims of meddling in appointments Activist Srisuwan Janya on Monday petitioned the National Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt over allegations of interference in the appointment of senior Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials.
Evening Standard · Jun 8 Doctors in Northern Ireland set for two days of strike action over pay The industrial action is to take place on June 25 and June 29.
Bangkok Post · Jun 6 BMA corruption claims spice up governor campaign The election campaign for Bangkok governor heated up on Saturday after Economic Party leader Kris Potranan alleged systemic corruption within the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
The Guardian - UK · Jun 4 Girl, 5, traumatised after physician associate wrongly prescribed vaginal pessary, report finds Mother, who thought daughter was being examined by GP, says girl began to bleed and scream in pain after device inserted
Bangkok Post · Jun 3 Chadchart denies BMA patronage claim Recently resigned Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has denied allegations of corruption, patronage networks, and the sale of civil service positions within the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) during his tenure.
Bangkok Post · Jun 2 Waste separation comes to Bangkok condos Pilot project part of campaign to promote sorting and reduce pressure on landfills