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Nation retains 'Tier 2' status on trafficking
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 22/06/2019
» Although Thailand remains on Tier 2 of the US Department of State's Trafficking In Persons (TIP) report for a second year running, anti-human trafficking activists have raised questioned about the seriousness of the country's new coalition government in solving the problem.
'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.
Ballot not free or fair, says poll watchdog
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/03/2019
» Sunday's general election lacked integrity and was not free and fair, according to the Open Forum for Democracy Foundation (P-Net).
Vote-buying 'rampant', says election watchdog
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 25/03/2019
» Vote-buying was rampant on the eve of Sunday's general election, according to the Open Forum for Democracy Foundation (P-Net), a non-governmental organisation focusing on strengthening democracy and electoral processes.
Parties cash in on plight of hawkers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 28/02/2019
» Politicians are capitalising on the plight of Bangkok's street vendors ahead of the election -- with many vowing on Wednesday to protect the interests of street vendors when asked about their policies to promote the grassroots economy.
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.
Academics push for a welfare state
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/02/2019
» The country should embrace a welfare state which can be made possible by having a secure source of financing and tax reform, a forum was told.
Silently swindled in an ageing society
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/02/2019
» Apart from maintaining good health and sticking to nutritious food, senior citizens today may need to be more vigilant as they could fall prey to people who want to steal their money and valuables.
As FDA stumbles, laws to control salt in diet sought
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/02/2019
» Health academics and advocates are calling for tighter legal measures to rein in the sodium content in food.
Child boat crew plan 'unlikely'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 27/01/2019
» The Labour Ministry has poured cold water on a proposal seeking to allow people aged under 18 to work on fishing vessels as trainees, saying the issue involves the use of child labour and the country has a strict legal framework to protect children.