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Thai unemployment drops, except in Bangkok
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 16/08/2024
» Thailand's overall unemployment rate dropped from May to June, except in Bangkok, according to a new survey conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO).
Help for disabled goes online
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 21/06/2024
» The Social Development and Human Security Ministry has joined hands with the Public Health Ministry to launch a digital one-stop-service platform for disabled person ID cards and disability grant applications.
Disabled to benefit from birthday project
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 31/05/2024
» The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security has announced its project to celebrate the 72nd birthday of His Majesty the King.
Minister promises better accessibility
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 26/05/2024
» Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa on Sunday pledged to improve air travel accessibility for disabled passengers.
SRT renovates train carriages for disabled travellers
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 22/03/2024
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is renovating 10 passenger carriages to accommodate people with disabilities, said Aekkarat Sriarayanpong, head of the office of the SRT governor.
'Master plan' under way to fix woes of ageing demographics
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 09/03/2024
» A master plan is being drafted to improve Thailand's ability to cope with the consequences of two key factors exacerbating the country's problematic demographic trend -- namely, a rapidly ageing population and declining birth rates, the government said yesterday.
Benefit rise for elderly, disabled
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 23/02/2024
» A sub-committee under the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security has agreed to enhance welfare benefit programmes for the elderly, babies and the disabled, marking a significant step in improving the well-being of these groups.
Bedridden but not alone
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 13/10/2022
» Nan had a motorbike accident when she was 16 years old and was made a paraplegic. Now 26, she spends much of her time bedridden in her house in tambon Khao Mai Kaeo of Sikao district in the southern province of Trang.
Health office bids to improve life for disabled elderly
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 18/03/2018
» After suffering from various illnesses for about a decade, a 60-year-old bedridden woman has shown signs of recovery over the past two years thanks to carers deployed to visit her home regularly under a National Health Security Office (NHSO) programme.