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Govt looks to address high levels of domestic abuse
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/06/2024
» Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa is looking to curb domestic violence, which accounted for almost 70% of all reported cases of violence in the last two months.
Conservatives still wield 'lawfare' axe
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 01/06/2024
» Thai politics is facing a dilemma once again as key parties are being slapped with lawsuits.
New campaign to catch kids before they drop out
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/05/2024
» The Equitable Education Fund (EEF) is working with 11 government agencies to reduce the number of children left out of the education system to as low as 200,000 in five years. Last year that number was over 1 million.
Yingluck optimistic about democracy
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/05/2024
» Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra says she sees light at the end of the tunnel now that the country has returned to a democratic path, 10 years after the coup that ousted her government.
Buddha never taught supernatural powers, says NOB
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/05/2024
» The National Office of Buddhism (NOB) insisted that telepathy is not part of the Buddha's teachings, despite claims to the contrary by a cult run by eight-year-old "Nong Nice", his parents and other individuals -- who are now facing a police investigation.
Committee mulls ways to prevent fires
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/05/2024
» The House committee on industry will meet to discuss measures to prevent industrial accidents on Wednesday, in light of the recent string of warehouse and factory fires, the latest of which happened at Map Ta Phut Tank Terminal (MTT) in Rayong last week.
PM vows action on debt, drugs and drought
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/05/2024
» MAHA SARAKHAM: The government is stepping up efforts to address the country's informal debt, drought and narcotics problems, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said in Maha Sarakham's Phayakkhaphum Phisai district on Sunday.
Respect rights of domestic workers: govt
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/05/2024
» The Labour Ministry has reminded employers that domestic workers have the right to a break every eight hours and 98 days of maternity leave, among others.
‘Host family’ plan to improve elderly care
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/04/2024
» The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security will introduce a “host family” programme next month, offering financial support to people who take care of poor elderly friends and family, according to minister Varawut Silpa-archa said yesterday.