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Myanmar workers beat libel charges
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/07/2018
» The Criminal Court Thursday acquitted 14 Myanmar workers of a defamation charge filed by their previous employer, which claimed they had made false complaints about poor treatment by the company.
Firms accused of ignoring new labour act
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/05/2018
» Elderly workers have complained that their bosses are reluctant to pay them retirement benefits despite being required to do so by an amendment to the Labour Protection Act which came into effect last year.
Taiwan factory inferno kills 2 Thais
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 30/04/2018
» Two Thai workers have been killed in a blaze that ravaged the factory of a giant electronics firm in Taiwan and also claimed the lives of six firemen.
Foreign jobs see Thais packing their bags for a better future
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 23/04/2018
» Getting a job abroad and earning higher wages is a dream for many Thais as they watch their neighbours build homes and fund children's education with money sent from overseas.
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.
Course hooks Thais on life aquatic
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/04/2018
» After completing the three-week basic training for commercial fishing crew, Winai Wongyos, a 43-year-old self-taught auto mechanic, is now dreaming of landing a job as a helmsman's assistant.
Union boss wants rights for subcontract workers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/03/2018
» Labour laws should be amended so as not to discriminate against "subcontract workers" by condoning unfair employment practices, said the Thai Confederation of Electronic, Electrical Appliances, Auto and Metal Workers (Team) secretary Chalee Loysoong.
Intern abuse goes unheeded
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 19/02/2018
» An internship programme intended to equip vocational students with work experience before graduating needs a review as loopholes existed through which interns may be exploited, according to labour activists.
Staff seek help for 'unfair dismissal'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/01/2018
» Labour Minister Adul Sangsingkeo has instructed officials to look into complaints by employees of two companies who are claiming unjust treatment ranging from inconsistent pay cheques to unfair dismissal.
Anti-alcohol drive 'a success'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 28/12/2017
» The Thai Health Promotion Foundation has hailed the success of its anti-alcohol campaign which has resulted in a decrease of liquor given as New Year gifts from more than 30% to 7% over the past nine years.