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Social, labour issues that dominated news in 2023
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 31/12/2023
» Making a top-five list of the most pressing labour and social issues of the year is no mean feat given that so much has taken place. That said, the Bangkok Post has summarised a handful of the most remarkable stories of 2023 for your reading pleasure.
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.
TCC wants B20 fare cap on Pink Line
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 22/11/2023
» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) has urged the cabinet to cap the maximum fare of the new Pink Line monorail, scheduled to go into commercial service on Dec 18, at 20 baht per trip.
Last chance to register to vote
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 10/11/2023
» The Labour Ministry is urging Social Security Fund (SSF) members to register to vote in the first-ever election of Social Security Board members, as today is the last day to do so.
TCC calls for pension scheme reversal
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/08/2023
» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) is insisting the new government revise a new regulation that limits some elderly people from receiving monthly allowances and restores the universal pension scheme with an upgrade of 3,000 baht per month.
Hearing due on Social Security Fund payments
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 10/02/2023
» The Ministry of Labour plans to organise a formal public hearing on Feb 28 about its new regulation concerning a plan to lift the salary ceiling used in calculating the monthly contribution by salaried employees to the Social Security Fund (SSF).
Workers still plead for rights
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 29/12/2022
» Education, labour and employment-related problems remained challenging this year for all stakeholders to tackle.
Dental coverage gripes 'lack bite': SSO
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/12/2022
» Social Security Office (SSO) on Sunday said about 2 million subscribers are satisfied with the current cost of coverage despite the rate having been criticised recently.
Gun violence reflects failures
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 05/12/2022
» Incidences of gun-related violence against women and children are a reflection of the government's failures in controlling the sale and use of firearms to the public, experts and observers told the Bangkok Post.
BMA draws up new plans to help elderly
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/10/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will draft an action plan to improve the quality of life of senior citizens, who now make up over 22% of the city’s population.