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Nurses' victory is not the end of the battle
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 29/05/2017
» The role of contract nurses as activists demanding the government upgrade their status to permanent civil servants can be traced back many years to their mentor in Udon Thani.
Union opposes bill on railway department
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 22/05/2017
» A trade union has demanded a delay in a bill to establish a rail track transport department, claiming the proposal lacks public input and supports privatisation of rail transport that could lead to job losses and fare increases.
Worker rights abuses at sea still a live issue
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 17/05/2017
» The military government has been commended for cracking down on illegal fishing activities following a series of warnings by the European Union but is taking flak from NGOs for failing to seriously curb violations of workers' rights and poor working conditions on fishing trawlers.
No doctor shortage, says health panel
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 05/04/2017
» Thailand no longer has a shortage of doctors and healthcare personnel and should not increase the production of these professionals over the next 10 years, a forum has been told.
No graft in 20 years, says PM
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/09/2016
» Thailand will be free of corruption in the next 20 years, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said Sunday.
Demand for skilled workers 'likely to rise'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 29/04/2016
» Demand for highly skilled workers is likely to increase in the next five years, putting pressure on the job market unless workers are able to adapt, a seminar was told yesterday.
Disabled cook up a storm
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/01/2016
» One day soon, Srisopha Meerod expects to fulfil her dream of complete independence, with a home of her own and a future that does not rely on others. She imagines a kinder world where people respect her skills and capabilities.
Special curriculum urged for migrants
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/12/2015
» A rights advocate is calling on the Thai government to adopt the education curriculum that is widely used in Myanmar at schools that offer education to Myanmar migrant students in Thailand.
Wage freeze order upsets worker group
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/11/2015
» A labour network says it is against a wage panel decision to put on hold a proposed increase in the daily minimum wage for the first half of next year.
Abuse shatters the social fabric
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 07/11/2015
» ‘Equality of rights between men and women is equally given by nature from the day they are born,” says Supensri Puengkhoksung, who is known as “Pa Ko” for her pivotal role in campaigning to end violence against women and girls.