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BMA admits cash shortfall hampering fire coverage

More stations and firefighters needed but wage ceiling in budget a big issue

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration firefighters take part in an annual fire control and rescue operation contest at the Thai-Japanese Stadium in Din Daeng district last year. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has admitted budget constraints are keeping the city’s fire stations from expanding and standing in the way of recruiting more firefighters.

The issue came to light following complaints from firefighters that they have been working long hours without overtime.

On Tuesday, Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said he has assigned his deputy, Thawida Kamolvej, to look into the…

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