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Restaurant chain takes flak for firing
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/12/2017
» A labour rights protection group has called on YUM Restaurants International (Thailand) to reinstate a manager who was sacked, saying the move might contravene the labour relations law.
Better age tests urged for migrants
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 28/11/2017
» The government has been urged to find more accurate technology to test and confirm the ages of labourers, to curb the problem of child labour, a recent seminar was told.
Workers urge speedy passage of labour law
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 17/10/2017
» The government is being urged to help speed up the passage of a draft amendment to the labour protection law amid concerns it might face opposition from National Legislative Assembly (NLA) members with business links.
New app lets blind enjoy movie nights out
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/09/2017
» The pleasure of the silver screen, usually something that the blind are not able to fully enjoy, is now a reality for them thanks to the creation of a mobile application designed to deliver audio descriptions of movie scenes.
Army of homeless chefs seize control of their lives
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/09/2017
» Kannika Pujina, a former vagabond accustomed to sleeping in public squares, found herself competing with chefs from prestigious restaurants in Bangkok this month in a cooking contest aimed at providing homeless people with career opportunities.
SSO moves to lift pension age to 60
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/09/2017
» The Social Security Office (SSO) proposal to have its subscribers receive pension payouts at their retirement age of 60 has gained support from both workers and retirees during its latest public hearing.
Flight-injured ex-stewardess takes aim at THAI
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 29/08/2017
» A former Thai Airways International (THAI) stewardess has complained to the Labour Ministry, alleging the carrier fired her and gave her unfairly low severance pay.
Bid to push up workers' redundancies
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/08/2017
» The Department of Labour Protection and Welfare has proposed an amendment to a labour law in which 400 days' compensation will be granted to daily wage earners laid off after being employed for more than 20 years.
SSC pension changes draw flak
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 25/07/2017
» Labour advocates will petition the Social Security Committee (SSC) to allow subscribers to its pension fund to choose whether to opt out of pension payouts between the age of 55 and 60, amid a proposal to change the system.
No reprieve for officials who abuse migrant worker law
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/07/2017
» The labour minister has threatened to severely punish officials who abuse their power following the introduction of the migrant worker regulating law.