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Businesses urged to take in part-timers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/12/2022
» The Labour Ministry is urging businesses in Phuket to offer more part-time positions, especially in the hospitality sector, in light of the labour shortage that is threatening to undermine the island's economic recovery.
Government launches bid to cut people's salt intake by 30%
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 06/11/2020
» The Public Health Ministry aims to cut people's sodium intake by 30% in five years in a campaign under way to combat excess salt consumption that causes many chronic diseases.
SSO defends Sri Panwa investment
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 23/09/2020
» A senior Social Security Office (SSO) official on Tuesday defended its investment in Sri Panwa Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust, saying it is in line with SSO regulations.
SSO set to increase benefits for elderly
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/08/2020
» The Social Security Office (SSO) is pushing amendments to the social security legislation to maximise benefits for the elderly and increase the age for pension payout from 55 to 60, as the country is in a transition towards becoming an ageing society.
A choice, not a death warrant
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 29/06/2020
» Noi thought her world had tumbled down when she discovered she was pregnant at the age of 50.
Employee help fund 'still healthy'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 04/09/2019
» A senior labour official has dismissed concerns that the government's employee compensation fund is running out of money to provide financial aid following a spike in unemployment.
Minimum wage hike 'will hurt economy'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 10/10/2017
» Calls for a steep increase in the minimum daily wage will hurt the economy as it will drive investors away, according to a senior official at the Labour Ministry.
Women's groups urge tougher sex offence penalty
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 27/08/2017
» Women's advocacy groups say the public needs to stand up for the implementation of better measures against state authorities involved in sexual harassment.
Meeting old age head-on
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/04/2017
» As Thailand moves inexorably closer to the definition of an ageing society, with the number of retirees expected to make up an unprecedented 20% of the population by 2025, state officials are looking at a variety of pragmatic schemes to help senior citizens live a quality life into their twilight years.
Migrant registration won't be extended
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/07/2016
» The Labour Ministry will not extend the deadline for the registration of migrant workers which ends late this month, said a senior labour official.