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Ministry drafts new law to protect workers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/02/2018
» The Labour Ministry is drafting a new law to better protect workers against forced labour and plug the gap in state efforts to combat human trafficking.
Panel delays decision on wage rises
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/01/2018
» The central committee with the authority to approve minimum daily wage hikes has deferred making a decision on proposed rises to its next meeting on Jan 17.
Anti-alcohol drive 'a success'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 28/12/2017
» The Thai Health Promotion Foundation has hailed the success of its anti-alcohol campaign which has resulted in a decrease of liquor given as New Year gifts from more than 30% to 7% over the past nine years.
Technical snag delays wage hike decision
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 29/12/2017
» A proposed increase in the daily minimum wage will not materialise this year due to "technical" issues, labour sources said Thursday.
Verification deadline put off until June
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 30/12/2017
» The deadline by which migrant workers across the nation must have their nationalities verified has been extended again until June.
Learning to build a better future
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/01/2018
» While going to school is an unexciting ritual among many children, it is viewed as an extraordinary routine by those who see its true value.
Ageing population gives rise to worries over pensions
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 08/01/2018
» Amid concerns about the sustainability of the Social Security Fund (SSF) due to an ageing population, the Social Security Office (SSO), which oversees the SSF, continues to lock horns with labour networks over how best to address the issue.
Reform plan to be finished in 2 months
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/01/2018
» The national reform plan is likely to be completed by March, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam says, insisting government agencies must comply with the plan or face punishment.
Cut to employer SSF payments takes flak
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 23/01/2018
» Labour representatives have slammed a proposal to help employers offset a minimum wage hike by allowing them to reduce their contributions to the Social Security Fund (SSF).
Staff seek help for 'unfair dismissal'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/01/2018
» Labour Minister Adul Sangsingkeo has instructed officials to look into complaints by employees of two companies who are claiming unjust treatment ranging from inconsistent pay cheques to unfair dismissal.