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Minister Padermchai rows with disgruntled workers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 28/02/2012
» Labour leaders have threatened to stage a move to oust Labour Minister Padermchai Sasomsap following a heated quarrel over the 300 baht wage hike.
Activist calls for improved protections
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 05/03/2012
» A labour activist is urging union leaders to refocus on empowerment of workers as a campaign to mark National Labour Day gets under way.
Myanmar workers stand to get reprieve
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 13/04/2012
» The Labour Ministry is likely to seek cabinet approval to extend the nationality verification deadline for Myanmar migrant workers.
Health club creditors want B21m refund
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 13/09/2012
» Members of the embattled health club California Wow yesterday demanded a total of 21.62 million baht in compensation from the company for failing to provide the fitness services it promised.
'Reform needed' to avoid pension deficit
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 04/10/2012
» The social security fund could eventually be in dire financial straits because in the future there will be more money going out than coming in, according to a researcher with the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
400,000 illegal migrants face deportation
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 15/10/2012
» Some 400,000 illegal migrant workers face the prospect of being deported after failing to undergo the nationality verification process, which expires on Dec 14.
Taiwan asked to improve conditions of Thai workers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 19/12/2012
» The Labour Ministry has asked Taiwanese authorities to improve employment conditions to better protect the rights of Thai workers.
Workers blast call to lift age of retirement
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 22/02/2013
» Labour leaders and workers have rejected proposals to extend the retirement age of workers in the private sector from 55 to 60.
Work safety progress 'slow'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/05/2013
» Little progress has been made to improve workplace safety since the Kader toy factory fire which killed 188 workers, a seminar was told yesterday.
Chalerm targets illegal labour
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 10/07/2013
» Labour Minister Chalerm Yubamrung has vowed to clamp down on business operators who hire illegal immigrants.