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Labour Ministry visits Thai berry pickers in Sweden
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 15/09/2024
» Labour Ministry officials last week visited Thai berry pickers in Sweden and met their employers to ensure the workers receive proper benefits and wages.
400-baht daily wage plan set to go ahead
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 09/09/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn insists on increasing the daily wage to 400 baht nationwide on Oct 1 despite concerns that the rise will harm businesses.
Extension of B30 health care service delayed in Bangkok
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 21/08/2024
» Caretaker Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Wednesday a pilot project offering medical care at hospitals anywhere in Bangkok for 30 baht will have to be postponed, pending formation of the new cabinet.
Thai berry pickers set for Sweden, Finland
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 19/08/2024
» The Department of Employment (DoE) has said the first batch of Thai labourers to work the current berry harvesting season in Sweden and Finland will leave this month.
Thai unemployment drops, except in Bangkok
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 16/08/2024
» Thailand's overall unemployment rate dropped from May to June, except in Bangkok, according to a new survey conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO).
Office of Transport to invest almost B9bn to expand water transport
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 13/08/2024
» The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy Planning (OTP) plans to invest 8.87 billion baht to improve water transport networks in Bangkok and adjacent provinces.
Demands grow for specific law on electric cigarettes
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 02/08/2024
» Deputy Public Health Minister Thanakrit Jitareerat is calling for the introduction of a separate law to restrict the use and sales of e-cigarettes in Thailand, saying existing laws have proved to be ineffective.
Police ‘violated teen mall shooter’s rights’
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 20/07/2024
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has indicated that the actions of police officers who released photos and video of a 14-year-old boy who killed three people during a shooting rampage at Siam Paragon last October violated his human rights.
Silk master Khampun dies
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 17/07/2024
» Khampun Srisai, a national artist in visual arts who contributed greatly to Thailand's silk weaving craft, has died at age 91, the Department of Cultural Promotion announced yesterday.
Royal barge fleet to be ready in time for 'kathin' ceremony
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 22/06/2024
» The restoration of 52 royal barges will be completed in time for a royal kathin ceremony in October as part of celebrations to mark the King's 72nd birthday on July 28, according to the Culture Ministry.