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Firms call for migrant permit extensions
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/05/2021
» The private sector has urged the government to extend the work permits of two million foreign workers after their documents started to expire this year.
Safety net failing migrant fishermen
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/08/2019
» While the European Union (EU)'s decision to lift the yellow-card warning on illegal, unreported and unregistered (IUU) fishing indicates progress in the country's efforts to clean up the industry, migrant workers in the Thai seafood supply chain still face unfair employment practices.
Ballot not free or fair, says poll watchdog
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/03/2019
» Sunday's general election lacked integrity and was not free and fair, according to the Open Forum for Democracy Foundation (P-Net).
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.
Light at the end of the C188 tunnel
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 04/01/2019
» Protests against the state's plan to ratify the International Labour Organisation's 2007 Work in Fishing Convention, widely known as C188, looks set to end on a happy note as both the authorities and fishing operators have begun to accept each other's stances.
New law offers social security lifeline
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/04/2018
» The amended version of the Social Security Fund Act will help more than 750,000 former members of the Social Security Fund regain access to medical welfare.
Stateless boy wins 'ticket to a new life'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 05/03/2018
» Keng, a stateless orphan in the care of Mahamek Home for Boys in Bangkok's Sathorn district, almost had to pinch himself when he found he had been granted Thai nationality as the ID card he was clutching will be a ticket to a better life.
Drug buying plan debated
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/10/2017
» HIV and kidney disease patients are considering protesting about a controversial decision to have Rajavithi Hospital buy drugs under the universal healthcare scheme, arguing the institution does not have the capacity for the job like the National Health Security Office (NHSO).
Hospitals must give gold scheme opt-out notice
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 29/08/2017
» Private hospitals looking to leave the Universal Healthcare Coverage (UC) scheme should give the National Health Security Office (NHSO) at least one year's notice to prevent any negative impact on patients, said Public Health Minister Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn.
Highlanders join opposition to health bill changes
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 27/06/2017
» Ethnic highland groups are pressing the government to put the brakes on the amendment to the National Health Security Act, fearing it will limit access to medical care.