(March 4, 2025)—Bangkok’s Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is investing in the development of its medical and public health personnel through a comprehensive training programme, aiming to create a more liveable city for all its residents.

Associate Professor Tavida Kamolvej, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, outlined the BMA’s strategic approach to healthcare during a lecture at the 14th Medical and Public Health Administration Training Course. The initiative aligns with the city’s “9 Guiding Policies, 9 Good”, with a focus on enhancing community health promotion, upgrading primary healthcare, and improving access to medical treatment through innovation.

Key policies highlighted include:
● Expanded Health Services: Development of comprehensive health service centres, increased observation beds, and upgraded health promotion and rehabilitation facilities, with a focus on physiotherapy.
● Enhanced Community Care: Upgrading health service centres to urban community medical centres and expanding PRIDE clinics for the LGBTQ+ community.
● Improved Access: Free health check-ups for one million residents, streamlined access to services, and expanded home healthcare through telemedicine.
● Specialised Clinics: Development of referral clinic networks using teleconsultation technology, including cardiology, obstetrics and gynaecology, endocrinology, paediatrics, and ophthalmology clinics.

The BMA, through its Medical Service Department, is conducting the training course to equip medical and public health personnel with essential administrative skills, leadership qualities, and strategic vision. The programme aims to integrate modern technology and innovation into healthcare services, aligning with government and BMA policies.

The 58-day training course, running from March 4th to May 30th, 2025, includes academic sessions, leadership development, experiential learning, study visits, and report preparation. Participants, comprising BMA officials and external medical professionals, will be evaluated through academic assessments, reports, and attendance records (at least 80% of the course).

“Our goal is to ensure that Bangkok becomes a city where everyone has access to high-quality healthcare,” stated Deputy Governor Tavida. “By investing in our personnel and embracing innovation, we can significantly improve the health and well-being of our residents.”

The course includes 30 participants: 27 BMA medical and public health officials at professional and expert levels from the Medical Service Department and Health Department, and 3 external medical and public health professionals.

The training programme features lectures from BMA executives and experts from both the public and private sectors, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing to enhance public health services across the city.

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