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TCC calls for pension scheme reversal
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/08/2023
» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) is insisting the new government revise a new regulation that limits some elderly people from receiving monthly allowances and restores the universal pension scheme with an upgrade of 3,000 baht per month.
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.
'City farms' help ease Covid impact
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/06/2021
» The Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) is launching a project to mitigate the Covid-19 crisis by converting wastelands into a source of food for the community.
Migrants see lives upended by downturn
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 04/05/2020
» The Covid 19 crisis has dealt a devastating blow to migrant workers who don't qualify for the government's financial aid package and have been deprived of the social security benefits they are normally entitled to.
'Big House' helps homeless adjust to new lives
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/04/2019
» While the sight of downtrodden Bangkokians sleeping in the well-known "Big House" shelter for the homeless points towards efforts to address inequality, it does not necessarily herald their escape from such unfortunate circumstances.
Monks face battle of the bulge
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 07/05/2018
» A network of monks in the provinces has come together to promote better health in the brotherhood, many of whom suffer a myriad of illnesses, and provide the proof in the pudding that healthy eating and Buddhism can go hand in hand.
Civic groups call out welfare smart card as 'unfair' to poor
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 19/11/2017
» Civic groups voiced their objection to the welfare smart card in a seminar on welfare reform on Saturday, saying it failed to help the poorest bracket of society.
Drug buying plan debated
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/10/2017
» HIV and kidney disease patients are considering protesting about a controversial decision to have Rajavithi Hospital buy drugs under the universal healthcare scheme, arguing the institution does not have the capacity for the job like the National Health Security Office (NHSO).
SSO firm on pension age hike but will offer more options
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 05/07/2017
» The Social Security Office (SSO) Tuesday affirmed its plan to extend the age for pension payouts under the social security system from the current 55 to 60, but said it will proceed slowly with its implementation and offer more options.
Stranded Thai fishermen fear return
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 25/10/2016
» More than 20 Thai crew members of undocumented fishing trawlers abandoned in Indonesia are reluctant to return home, fearing the cost of travelling will make them indebted again, according to the Labour Rights Promotion Network Foundation (LPN).