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Healthcare co-payment plan opposed
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/02/2019
» Four major political parties have voiced disagreement over a co-payment proposal while stressing the Universal Healthcare Coverage (UC) scheme would be improved to ensure efficiency in and equal access to healthcare.
New measures for a new age
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/01/2019
» As Thailand's population ages, the key concern rests with how senior citizens will be properly taken care of as many of them live alone and lack activities to keep them fit.
Top 5: Labouring through 2018
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 31/12/2018
» Making a list of the top five labour issues is a challenge, because a lot has been going on in the labour sector and the businesses they work for this year.
Rising abuse of elderly irks NHRC
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 05/11/2018
» With abuse and neglect of the elderly tipped to increase as the country moves toward an ageing society, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is taking a lead in calling for strong policies to address these concerns.
More financial help for pregnant women promised
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/05/2018
» Pregnant women insured under the social security system will be offered a new benefit aimed at encouraging them to visit their prenatal caregivers.
Never-never (be alone) land
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/04/2018
» Unlike other urban areas where people commonly live alone and the elderly stay indoors, the Rung Manee Pattana community in Bangkok's Wang Thonglang district is serving as a role model for the social activities and healthcare services it offers to senior citizens.
Workers urge speedy passage of labour law
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 17/10/2017
» The government is being urged to help speed up the passage of a draft amendment to the labour protection law amid concerns it might face opposition from National Legislative Assembly (NLA) members with business links.
More migrant children able to hit the books
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/06/2017
» Children of migrant labourers are slowly becoming aware of the opportunity of receiving an education in Thailand.
Higher lay-off payouts flagged under draft change
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 23/02/2017
» Employees having worked for a company for more than 20 years will be entitled to receive a considerably higher rate of financial compensation if laid off, according to draft amendments to the 1998 Labour Protection Act.
New call for rights body
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 13/01/2017
» Consumer advocates have called on the government to speed up work setting up an independent body to ensure consumer rights protection.