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Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai forge pact
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 08/08/2023
» The Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai parties have forged a political alliance with 212 House seats to form a coalition government, saying they already have the backing of MPs from other parties to ensure a solid House majority.
Pheu Thai dumps Move Forward from alliance
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/08/2023
» All eyes are now on whether the military-linked United Thai Nation Party (UTN) and Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) will today be invited to join a new alliance led by Pheu Thai which yesterday parted ways with the Move Forward Party (MFP).
Pressure builds on Pheu Thai
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 29/05/2023
» A group of Pheu Thai supporters is calling for the party to break away from the Move Forward Party (MFP) over an internal rift regarding the House speaker post.
Workers march to demand higher pay
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 02/05/2023
» Labour advocates and human rights activists converged on Government House on Monday, calling on the government to raise the daily minimum wage to 700 baht and set up a fund to support laid-off workers.
Wage hike pledges slammed
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/05/2023
» As the country marks Labour Day on Monday, activists have expressed concerns over campaign promises made by parties to abruptly raise the minimum daily wages to levels they believe are unrealistic.
Poll parties vow more money for the elderly
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 30/04/2023
» Political parties aim to win the hearts of elderly voters by granting them an old age allowance ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 baht, according to a policy dialogue organised by the Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS) and the National Health Commission Office.
City groups push for legalisation of sex work
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/03/2023
» Women's rights groups in Bangkok on Wednesday called for the decriminalisation of sex work in the country, along with a range of broader measures supporting women.
Women 'inferior' in politics
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/12/2019
» Young women in politics are still looked down upon as being inexperienced, while their ability to perform roles is often questioned, a forum was told on Wednesday.
Labour body calls for poll pledge on wages
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 15/07/2019
» The minimum wage hike has emerged as the latest hot potato for the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) after labour groups piled pressure on the government not to backtrack on its election promise.
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.