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Social Security Fund members set to cast vote for board
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 23/12/2023
» Over 800,000 Social Security Fund (SSF) members are expected to cast their vote in the first-ever election of Social Security Board members on Sunday.
Employers’ group wary of MFP wage policy
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 25/05/2023
» The Employers’ Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai) on Thursday voiced apprehension over the possible impact on businesses of the Move Forward Party’s wage policy.
MFP aims to abolish daily employment
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/09/2022
» The Move Forward Party (MFP)-led House committee on labour is proposing an amendment to the Labour Protection Act aimed at abolishing temporary and daily employment and upgrading the status of workers to help them make ends meet.
Parties told to vet members more strictly
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 15/07/2022
» A network of civil groups on Thursday stepped up calls for political parties to tighten the potential election candidate screening process after a Move Forward Party (MFP) Bangkok city councillor became embroiled in a sex scandal.
Migrant workers 'left high and dry'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 30/08/2021
» Construction workers have accused the government of leaving mostly migrant workforces to fend for themselves after ordering their camps to cease operations and barring the workers from leaving.
Push to boost elderly welfare
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/12/2020
» The House committee on state welfare and a network of non-governmental organisations are pushing to pass a new law to ensure all people aged 60 and older receive at least 3,000 baht in living allowances per month.
Women 'inferior' in politics
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/12/2019
» Young women in politics are still looked down upon as being inexperienced, while their ability to perform roles is often questioned, a forum was told on Wednesday.
Reservists flock to first day of army recruitment drive
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 10/12/2019
» A large number of reservists turned up to apply for officer training on Monday under an extended temporary contract on the first day of the army's recruitment push, which will run until Jan 19.
Parties cash in on plight of hawkers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 28/02/2019
» Politicians are capitalising on the plight of Bangkok's street vendors ahead of the election -- with many vowing on Wednesday to protect the interests of street vendors when asked about their policies to promote the grassroots economy.
Healthcare co-payment plan opposed
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/02/2019
» Four major political parties have voiced disagreement over a co-payment proposal while stressing the Universal Healthcare Coverage (UC) scheme would be improved to ensure efficiency in and equal access to healthcare.