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Thais return to Israel, despite risks
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/01/2024
» Many Thai labourers have returned to work in the farmlands of Israel for financial reasons in the past month despite Israel's intensified conflict with the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
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).
Pressure on SSO to hold board vote
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 08/02/2023
» Labour and migrant workers' rights advocacy groups are stepping up pressure on the Social Security Office (SSO) to honour its promise to hold an election to pick its board members next month.
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.
Survivors tell tales of alcohol abuse
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/07/2022
» Jessada Yaemsabai grew up surrounded by people with drinking problems but he never imagined he would end up becoming a victim of alcohol abuse.
Hundreds to help with Korean harvest
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/06/2022
» Thailand is aiming to deploy between 150 and 200 labourers to South Korea to help with the harvest season and bring home income, Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin said yesterday.
High stakes in Chana battle
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/12/2021
» The moniker "daughter of the sea" didn't come from thin air. Khairiyah Rahmanyah, 19, feels she has earned it.
Thais in Israel urged to relocate
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 23/05/2021
» Working in Israel's Gaza Strip border area continues to be risky for Thai workers during the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Labour Ministry readying more help
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/04/2020
» The Labour Ministry will next week ask the cabinet to approve a fresh proposal on financial aid for another group of 800,000 workers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Labour Minister MR Chatu Mongol Sonakul.
The dark side of white salt
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 29/04/2019
» TV host and actress Deejai Dedede recalled her "happy" childhood when her grandma allowed her to eat as many snacks as she wanted.