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Suspect accused of massaging truth for profit
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/12/2015
» A 25-year-old job broker accused of swindling money from more than 40 women with promises of well-paid jobs at massage spas overseas has been arrested at Suvarnabhumi airport.
'Boost tax haul' to fund welfare state
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 24/09/2015
» Universal social welfare can be achieved through improved tax collection and increased public awareness about people helping each other, a seminar has been told.
'War room' gears up for new savings fund
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/08/2015
» The Social Security Office (SSO) is preparing a so-called "war room" and setting aside 3.5 billion baht for pensioners to ensure a smooth transition of pension plans to the newly-established National Savings Fund (NSF).
New pension plan to add 1m members
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/06/2015
» The Social Security Office is gearing up to transfer more than 1 million pension scheme subscribers to a new National Savings Fund due to launch this month.
SSF's B200bn loan irks activists
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 08/06/2015
» Labour activists have raised concern over the board of the Social Security Fund (SSF)'s decision to lend 200 billion baht from the fund to the government for financing infrastructure development projects.
Israel set to investigate Thai deaths
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/06/2015
» Israel says it will look into claims that employers mistreated Thai workers after the deaths of 72 migrant workers over the last three years.
Surasak to consult SSO execs on Germany trip
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 10/04/2015
» Labour Minister Surasak Karnjanarat says he will talk to Social Security Office (SSO) executives before deciding whether to approve their work trip to Germany.
Samut Prakan trawler bucks slavery trend
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 27/03/2015
» Crammed quarters and filthy conditions on board fishing vessels may be the norm in the Thai fishing industry but one fishing operator in Samut Prakan is building four ships equipped with air-conditioned quarters and flush toilets for his crew.
Civic groups slam Israel over labourers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/03/2015
» Civic groups yesterday called on the government to provide assistance for Thai workers in Israel, saying a large number of workers face rights abuses and the risk of death.
Ammar takes flak for job as UC row arbiter
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/02/2015
» The public health permanent secretary is opposing prominent economist Ammar Siamwalla's role in solving a row over the universal healthcare scheme, voicing concern over potential conflicts of interest.