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Myanmar LGBTQ people plea for help
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/05/2024
» While Pride Month is around the corner in Thailand, Burmese LGBTQ people live under the Tatmadaw's shadow, waiting for help from their Thai counterparts.
Govt pledges to keep improving workers' benefits
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/05/2024
» The government has pledged to continue working towards enhancing welfare benefits in an effort to raise the quality of lives of all workers in Thailand, says government spokesman Chai Wacharonke.
Respect rights of domestic workers: govt
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/05/2024
» The Labour Ministry has reminded employers that domestic workers have the right to a break every eight hours and 98 days of maternity leave, among others.
Rights call for delivery bike riders
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 01/04/2024
» Delivery platform operators who fail to declare their delivery riders are considered in violation of labour protection laws, says the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
Govt working to revoke berry-picking ban
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 18/03/2024
» The Labour Ministry says it will address the issue relating to the suspension of visa applications for Thais seeking wild-berry picking jobs in Finland, saying it aims to have measures in place by the 2025 harvest season.
New commitment to ‘decent work’ conditions
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 28/02/2024
» The government has joined with the International Labour Organization, workers’ and employers’ groups to commit to creating positive employment conditions in Thailand.
Experts warn against quick fixes for air pollution
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/01/2024
» Experts concluded during the week that air pollution in Thailand needs to be addressed as a structural problem rather than a sporadic one. And institutional reform that focuses on citizen-led solutions is crucial.
Leaders offer New Year wishes, lay out 2024 goals
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/01/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, the Supreme Patriarch and House Speaker and Parliament President Wan Muhamad Noor Matha on Monday marked New Year's Day by offering Thailand and its people their best wishes.
New ban puts homeless in jeopardy
News, Published on 10/08/2023
» Once the winner of a six-million-baht lottery prize, Uan, whose last name is not disclosed, ended up homeless on Ratchadamnoen Avenue when her money dried up.
Pride 'hypocrisy' sparks backlash
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/06/2023
» LGBTQ+ rights campaigners have criticised businesses for cashing in on products promoted during Pride Month while failing to support the call for equal rights.