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BMA: Public Services Uninterrupted; Chadchart Rolls Out 27 Energy Saving Measures

BMA: Public Services Uninterrupted; Chadchart Rolls Out 27 Energy Saving Measures

Matichon•General•25d ago

Reader Briefing

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration initiates 27 energy-saving measures, including waste separation and reduced energy consumption, to ensure uninterrupted public services amidst global energy fluctuations, led by Governor Chadchart Sittipunt.

  • •The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has launched 27 energy-saving measures, emphasizing waste separation and reduced energy use.
  • •Governor Chadchart Sittipunt assures that essential public services like garbage collection, ambulances, and fire trucks will not be affected.
  • •The measures are aimed at reducing energy costs within government agencies without impacting core services to the public.

Overview

  • •On March 18, Governor Chadchart Sittipunt announced the "BMA Energy Saving Measures 2026" initiative comprising 27 measures in response to global energy volatility.
  • •The measures are implemented to align with government policies, address energy supply uncertainties from Middle East conflicts, and reduce organizational energy costs.
  • •The BMA is promoting a "belt-tightening" approach within government agencies, focusing on behavioral changes, energy conservation, and optimizing resource management.
  • •Specific actions include a 20% reduction in the use of official vehicles, promoting carpooling and route optimization, and vehicle maintenance checks.
  • •The BMA is also addressing traffic congestion through collaboration with traffic police to reduce fuel waste and improve urban mobility.
  • •Public participation is encouraged through waste separation at the source to reduce waste collection trips and associated fuel consumption.
  • •The "BMA Energy Saving Measures 2026" are to be implemented across 77 agencies under the BMA.
  • •Governor Chadchart Sittipunt urged citizens to remain calm and assured them that energy situations are manageable, emphasizing the proactive nature of these preparations.

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Key Quotes

Chatchart Sittipunt
"Bangkok asks citizens to be confident and not panic. All these measures are proactive preparations to ensure the city continues without disruption. We are starting energy reduction within government agencies first and invite everyone to join as an important force simply by separating waste and disposing of it on time, helping to reduce fuel consumption in the city's waste transport system and jointly overcome the energy crisis."
กรุงเทพมหานครขอให้พี่น้องประชาชนมั่นใจและไม่ต้องตื่นตระหนก มาตรการทั้งหมดนี้คือการเตรียมความพร้อมล่วงหน้าเพื่อให้เมืองเดินหน้าต่อได้โดยไม่สะดุด เราเริ่มลดการใช้พลังงานจากภายในหน่วยงานราชการก่อน และขอเชิญชวนทุกท่านมาร่วมเป็นพลังสำคัญง่ายๆ เพียงแค่คัดแยกขยะและทิ้งให้ตรงเวลา เพื่อช่วยลดการใช้เชื้อเพลิงในระบบขนส่งขยะของเมือง และร่วมกันฝ่าวิกฤติด้านพลังงานไปพร้อมกัน

Key Entities

Organization

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration(กทม.)ℹ️
The municipal government responsible for public services and implementing new policies in Bangkok.
Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️
A government ministry whose policies are being aligned with by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.
Bureau of Traffic and Transport(สำนักการจราจรและขนส่ง)
An agency within the BMA tasked with surveying traffic congestion and proposing solutions.

Person

Chadchart Sittipunt(ชัชชาติ สิทธิพันธุ์)ℹ️
The current Governor of Bangkok, who is leading the implementation of energy-saving measures.

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️
The city where the implemented energy-saving measures and public services are taking place.

Law

BMA Energy Saving Measures 2026(มาตรการประหยัดพลังงาน กทม. 2026)
A set of 27 initiatives launched by the BMA to reduce energy consumption.