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The war on abuse begins at home
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/04/2019
» A bill that is aimed at protecting victims of domestic violence by promoting the development of family has been passed by the legislative body and will be submitted for royal endorsement.
Myanmar farm workers get B1.7m
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 13/03/2019
» After a three-year trial that exposed questionable labour practices used by Thailand's thriving poultry industry, 14 Myanmar workers learned Tuesday they would receive a total of 1.7 million baht in compensation.
Group wants court ruling on abortion
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 28/09/2018
» A group fighting to protect the rights of people with unwanted pregnancies will petition the Constitutional Court against Section 301 of the Criminal Code, which criminalises abortion.
Labour policy lacks common touch
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 30/07/2018
» The Ministry of Labour has used the tripartite committee mechanism to solve problems on labour issues for more than three decades but it has recently come under fire from both employers and workers.
Myanmar workers beat libel charges
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/07/2018
» The Criminal Court Thursday acquitted 14 Myanmar workers of a defamation charge filed by their previous employer, which claimed they had made false complaints about poor treatment by the company.
Mobile giants slapped with B22bn suits
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 07/06/2018
» Consumer rights advocacy networks have filed suits against the country's three largest mobile operators demanding 22 billion baht in compensation for rounding up excess seconds used by customers into extra minutes.
Union boss wants rights for subcontract workers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/03/2018
» Labour laws should be amended so as not to discriminate against "subcontract workers" by condoning unfair employment practices, said the Thai Confederation of Electronic, Electrical Appliances, Auto and Metal Workers (Team) secretary Chalee Loysoong.
Stateless boy wins 'ticket to a new life'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 05/03/2018
» Keng, a stateless orphan in the care of Mahamek Home for Boys in Bangkok's Sathorn district, almost had to pinch himself when he found he had been granted Thai nationality as the ID card he was clutching will be a ticket to a better life.