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Parties cash in on plight of hawkers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 28/02/2019
» Politicians are capitalising on the plight of Bangkok's street vendors ahead of the election -- with many vowing on Wednesday to protect the interests of street vendors when asked about their policies to promote the grassroots economy.
Academics push for a welfare state
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/02/2019
» The country should embrace a welfare state which can be made possible by having a secure source of financing and tax reform, a forum was told.
Parties back child support
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 24/11/2018
» Major political parties have expressed support for a call by advocacy groups for a universal state child-support system, which many believe will help reach out to children born to poor families.
SSO labour official floats e-poll model
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/02/2018
» Labour representatives Sunday remained adamant in their call for the election of a new board of the Social Security Office (SSO), suggesting that using electronic voting could help get around the cost issue.
Drawing plans for a new future
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 17/07/2017
» Sathit Limjang, 47, counts down the days until he will be released from Bang Kwang Central Prison and reunited with his 12-year-old daughter.
Government to escalate battle against trafficking
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 15/11/2016
» Thailand is stepping up efforts to secure a better ranking in the US State Department's anti-human trafficking index, with the aim of moving up from the Tier 2 Watchlist to Tier 2.
Civic group calls for medical body reform
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 30/09/2016
» The Thai Medical Error Network (TMEN), a civic group, is pressing ahead with its call for reform of the Medical Council of Thailand (MCT) by having "outsiders" take part in the council.
Cambodians can register for election
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 29/09/2016
» Passport-holding Cambodian migrants working in Thailand can return to Cambodia to register to vote in the country's 2017 commune council elections, permanent secretary for labour ML Puntrik Samiti said yesterday.
Groups urge consumer body to be written into draft charter
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 16/03/2016
» Consumer advocacy groups are calling for an independent consumer rights protection body to be incorporated into the draft charter.
Prayut issues order to dissolve SSC
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 10/11/2015
» Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has issued an order under Section 44 of the interim constitution abolishing the Social Security Committee (SSC).