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Candles shine light on local artisans
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/07/2022
» Gone are the days when monks used candles to provide light, but the tradition of candle offering on Khao Phansa, the first day of Buddhist Lent which falls on July 14, continues, and with it Lent candle processions.
More help for the elderly
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 13/06/2022
» The country has multiple pension funds for retirees, such as the Social Security Fund, Government Pension Fund and National Saving Fund. Those without one rely on the government's old age allowance scheme.
Cabinet frets over early pension plan
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/05/2022
» Cabinet ministers voiced their concerns that a legal amendment being pursued could destabilise the Social Security Fund (SSF).
Fleeing for their lives from Ukraine
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/03/2022
» When Ramphan Laehwong, 33, was taking shelter in the subway system in the city of Kyiv on Feb 25 she heard that a building where her spa parlour was located was hit in an attack.
Labour union urges extra vaccinations
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/05/2021
» A labour group yesterday called on the government to speed up Covid-19 vaccine distribution to all the country's workers, including migrants, as part of their demands to mark Labour Day on Saturday.
Employers told to submit status form
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 16/01/2021
» Employers with 10 or more employees must submit an employment and work status form this month or face a fine of up to 20,000 baht, the Labour Ministry warns.
Migrants' passports held over unpaid bill
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 24/09/2018
» A migrant worker couple has complained to a non-governmental organisation against a state-run hospital in Samut Songkhram for taking away their passports after they were unable to pay their medical bill in full.
Foreign workers to be better protected
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/03/2017
» An executive decree on administration of foreign workers will help foreign workers working in Thailand, Labour Minister Sirichai Distakul says.
Push for 60-baht wage hike
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/05/2016
» Labour networks are using Labour Day to lobby for a 60-baht minimum wage hike, which they say would help millions of struggling workers across the country cover their monthly expenses.
Cambodians falling prey to perils of migrant labour
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/10/2012
» KAMPONG CHAM, CAMBODIA : The future remains uncertain for many Cambodian workers seeking jobs in Thailand. Most feel the process of gaining employment in the country is akin to playing the lottery, with exploitation in the job placement industry rife, and legal protection scarce.