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Uni defends B16m lawsuit
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 05/12/2023
» Ex-Mae Fah Luang University lecturer "Dr Keng" never filed documents to prove her mental illness before resigning, the university said in a statement highlighting a lawsuit against her.
Pheu Thai dumps Move Forward from alliance
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/08/2023
» All eyes are now on whether the military-linked United Thai Nation Party (UTN) and Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) will today be invited to join a new alliance led by Pheu Thai which yesterday parted ways with the Move Forward Party (MFP).
Over 100k found jobs abroad: dept
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/04/2023
» Thailand sent over 100,000 workers abroad last year, which brought in almost 300 billion baht in remittances, according to the Department of Employment.
Domestic violence law 'fails to provide victim protection'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/03/2023
» Despite the Domestic Violence Victim Protection Act having been introduced 16 years ago, the law still fails to provide adequate protection for those suffering abuse at home, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) were told at a recent seminar.
Raw deal for berry pickers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 17/11/2022
» Thai workers who have travelled to Northern Europe to pick berries are calling on the government to step up efforts to address the problem of labour exploitation.
Silent sins exposed
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 10/07/2022
» About 71% of women and girls with disabilities who are sexually abused do not have access to the justice system.
More help for the elderly
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 13/06/2022
» The country has multiple pension funds for retirees, such as the Social Security Fund, Government Pension Fund and National Saving Fund. Those without one rely on the government's old age allowance scheme.
Workers' aid 'discriminatory'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 10/12/2021
» A group representing migrant workers and stateless people yesterday petitioned the Constitutional Court to rule on the Labour and Finance ministries cash handout scheme, saying it breaches the charter.
Migrants set up loan fund
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 06/05/2021
» A number of migrant workers in Mae Sot district of Tak have pooled their money into a fund set up to offer interest-free loans to their fellow migrants who are in need of money to pay their rent and buy food and other necessities while unemployed.
Hit broadcasters of rape where it hurts
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/03/2021
» Fines do not stop TV producers from romanticising rape in soap operas but boycotts of products that generate vital advertising revenue might do the trick, says a women's rights group.