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US tariff saga puts wage hike on ice
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/04/2025
» The government's pledge to raise the minimum wage to 400 baht hit a roadblock on Tuesday after the tripartite board delayed its decision amid employers' concerns over an economic fallout following the recent US tariff changes.
Labouring under an illusion
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/04/2025
» As the government has prioritised soft power as a key policy, concrete steps are needed to enhance the quality of life for those in the creative industry, especially film and TV production crews.
Mongolian LGBTQQIP2SAA youth fight for recognition through music, comedy
AFP, Published on 18/04/2025
» ULAANBAATAR — Mongolian influencer Anudari Daarya looks effortlessly glamorous and carefree in her social media posts -- but the classically trained pianist's road to acceptance as a transgender artist has been anything but easy.
Govt lauded for boosting Islamic teacher pay
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/04/2025
» The Office of the Private Education in Narathiwat's Sungai Kolok district has thanked the government for approving increased compensation for Islamic religion teachers in the five southernmost border provinces.
Digital industry sentiment rebounds in Q1
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/04/2025
» The digital industry sentiment index rebounded to 50.1 in the first quarter this year from 48.8 in the fourth quarter of 2024, driven by stimulus measures, a lower policy interest rate and growing momentum in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race.
Nose job boom in Iran where procedure can boost social status
AFP, Published on 08/04/2025
» TEHRAN - All of the women in Iranian model Azadeh's family have had nose surgeries, each feeling the pressure to conform with Western beauty standards in a country where female bodies are heavily policed.
Urgent issues at hand
News, Editorial, Published on 07/04/2025
» As a wave of crises -- a devastating earthquake, a deadly building collapse and the looming shockwave of 36% import tariffs imposed by the United States -- hits Thailand, it is both startling and deeply disconcerting to see the ruling party channelling its energy into a fast-tracking its casino legislation.
Labour minister aims for nationwide B400 minimum wage by May 1
News, Published on 27/03/2025
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has pledged to increase the daily minimum wage to 400 baht nationwide by May 1, along with support measures for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Govt keen to dangle debt relief
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 24/03/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's recent idea to solve the problem of non-performing loans (NPLs) in the household debt sector is just a further extension of two similar programmes introduced by a previous Pheu Thai-led government to ease the financial burden of small debtors and SMEs.
Group urges better funding of libraries
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 20/03/2025
» The Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (Pubat) has urged the government to enhance support for public libraries as a way to foster growth in the book industry.