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More help for the elderly
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 13/06/2022
» The country has multiple pension funds for retirees, such as the Social Security Fund, Government Pension Fund and National Saving Fund. Those without one rely on the government's old age allowance scheme.
Pundits slam 'bid to curb' civil groups
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 04/03/2021
» Academics and experts have slammed a bill which they say attempts to impose state control over non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
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.
Fresh bid to protect online consumers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 28/06/2020
» A group of organisations has called for a centre to take charge of protecting online consumers as they faced no less risk of being scammed than customers in physical markets.
Govt urged to provide pensions
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 06/06/2020
» A civil society group yesterday urged the government to provide welfare for all and universal pension coverage to reduce economic inequality deepened by the Covid-19 crisis.
Better care centres, paternal leave urged
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/03/2020
» Women yesterday called for more daycare centres for young children as well as paternal leave -- which is now offered only to men in the civil service -- to be extended to all working fathers of new-born babies.
Same-sex couples fight civil union rights
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 16/02/2020
» Same-sex couples have vowed to fight for their right to civil union after their attempt to seek marriage certificates on Valentine's Day was rejected.
Nation retains 'Tier 2' status on trafficking
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 22/06/2019
» Although Thailand remains on Tier 2 of the US Department of State's Trafficking In Persons (TIP) report for a second year running, anti-human trafficking activists have raised questioned about the seriousness of the country's new coalition government in solving the problem.
Myanmar farm workers get B1.7m
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 13/03/2019
» After a three-year trial that exposed questionable labour practices used by Thailand's thriving poultry industry, 14 Myanmar workers learned Tuesday they would receive a total of 1.7 million baht in compensation.
Silently swindled in an ageing society
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/02/2019
» Apart from maintaining good health and sticking to nutritious food, senior citizens today may need to be more vigilant as they could fall prey to people who want to steal their money and valuables.