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Election Commission urged to ban 'deviant' politicians
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/11/2023
» The Friends of Women Foundation and its allies are calling on the Election Commission (EC) to work with parliament to jointly draft a new code of ethics that will bar candidates accused of sexual harassment or assault from participating in politics.
Govt to cover costs for returnees
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/11/2023
» Thais who bought their own air tickets to return from war-torn Israel can now apply for reimbursement from the government, labour permanent secretary Pairote Chotikasathien said yesterday.
Evacuees who bought own tickets can apply for reimbursement
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 31/10/2023
» Thais who bought their own air tickets to return from war-torn Israel can now apply for reimbursement from the government, labour permanent secretary Pairote Chotikasathien said on Tuesday.
Draft bill would protect, legalise sex work
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/03/2023
» A bill to protect sex workers is being drafted to legalise the profession in a bid to prevent them from exploitation.
Gun violence reflects failures
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 05/12/2022
» Incidences of gun-related violence against women and children are a reflection of the government's failures in controlling the sale and use of firearms to the public, experts and observers told the Bangkok Post.
Attacks on women 'still a major worry'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/11/2022
» More than 8,500 women experience either physical or sexual violence each year, mostly in domestic or family environments, according to the Public Health Ministry.
Parties told to vet members more strictly
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 15/07/2022
» A network of civil groups on Thursday stepped up calls for political parties to tighten the potential election candidate screening process after a Move Forward Party (MFP) Bangkok city councillor became embroiled in a sex scandal.
Silent sins exposed
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 10/07/2022
» About 71% of women and girls with disabilities who are sexually abused do not have access to the justice system.
Thais in Israel urged to relocate
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 23/05/2021
» Working in Israel's Gaza Strip border area continues to be risky for Thai workers during the Israel-Palestine conflict.
New app for victims of sexual violence
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/04/2021
» Women who fall victim to sexual violence can now obtain counselling and seek help in private, according to the Department of Women's Affairs and Family Development.