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Activist slams rejig of civil society law
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 25/02/2021
» A leading civil rights activist has slammed the cabinet-approved version of a law aimed to promote transparency of civil society organisations, saying the content has been revised without public input.
Citizenship issues 'deny 520k free social welfare'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/07/2020
» For nearly all of his adult life, Samniang Thoma did not know what a citizenship cards looked like and did not care less about not having one.
Workers to feel pinch of grinding economy
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/01/2020
» Workers' wages won't stretch very far this year amid a protracted economic slowdown that will hit pockets hard, say experts and labour leaders.
Seeking heartfelt care for the homeless
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/06/2019
» There are raft of reasons that make people homeless. Regardless of their backgrounds, these drifters have two things in common: They always carry their belongings and are always on the move.
New measures for a new age
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/01/2019
» As Thailand's population ages, the key concern rests with how senior citizens will be properly taken care of as many of them live alone and lack activities to keep them fit.
Labour policy lacks common touch
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 30/07/2018
» The Ministry of Labour has used the tripartite committee mechanism to solve problems on labour issues for more than three decades but it has recently come under fire from both employers and workers.
When easy access to antibiotics is a hindrance, not a help
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/03/2018
» Kimhuay Luang-orn, 72, and Kaimook Ayachu, 65, never realised their excessive and arbitrary use of antibiotics could sicken them rather cure their illnesses until they attended a training session that dispelled their misconceptions about what they thought were "panacea" drugs.
Employment Dept warns firms against illegal brokers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 10/07/2017
» The Department of Employment has warned business operators against using services from unregistered brokers to seek illegal migrant workers or risk facing human trafficking charges.
NHSO to support children in remote villages
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 05/03/2017
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has launched an early child development programme to help children in remote areas acquire language skills and learning-related skills.
Two-pronged aid push for disabled
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 04/04/2016
» The Social Development and Human Security Ministry (SDHSM) will set up an organisation to provide assistance to the disabled nationwide.