The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (Thai: กรุงเทพมหานคร) is the name given to the local government of Bangkok or Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, which includes the capital of the Kingdom of Thailand. The government comprises two branches: the executive (or the Governor of Bangkok) and the legislative (or Bangkok Metropolitan Council). The administration's roles are to formulate and implement policies regarding the management of Bangkok, these include: transport services, urban planning, waste management, housing, roads and highways, security services and the environment.
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