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Only ‘poor Thais’ can be street vendors, says City Hall
Post Reporters, Published on 19/09/2024
» New City Hall rules say that only “poor Thais” will be allowed to be street vendors in Bangkok and they will be barred from employing migrants, among many other requirements.
Disabled get extra time to apply
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/09/2024
» People with disabilities have been given an extension to apply for 10,000 baht under the government's economic stimulus programme, formerly known as the digital wallet scheme, Minister of Social Development and Human Security Varawut Silpa-archa said on Wednesday.
Government policies favour big business, say critics
Published on 05/09/2024
» The economic policies of the Pheu Thai-led government favour big corporations over the interests of the general public, a Bangkok forum was told on Thursday.
Ministry plans boost for Social Security Fund with improved benefits
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 05/09/2024
» The Ministry of Labour has promised a host of improved benefits for Social Security Fund (SSF) members starting next year, including a higher allowance during maternity leave.
Thai govt seeks to prevent Social Security Fund collapse
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 01/09/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn on Sunday pledged to explore measures to prevent a potential collapse of the Social Security Fund (SSF) a decade from now as a result of insufficient funding.
Locals want 10% of land in Bangkok's Makkasan
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/08/2024
» Residents living near a railway in the Phaya Thai area of Bangkok are urging the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to allocate 10% of its 500-rai Makkasan land to them before it starts a high-speed rail project linking three airports.
Employers chased for social security contributions
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 01/08/2024
» The Social Security Office (SSO) is planning to go after employers who have failed to pay their portions of the mandatory contribution to the Social Security Fund.
Homeless people take over busy bus shelter
News, Online Reporters, Published on 30/07/2024
» Welfare officials will step up inspections of Bangkok bus stops after five homeless people were found sleeping in the passenger shelter at a stop outside a busy city mall on Monday night.
Mahidol University Earns AUN-QA Certification
Published on 30/07/2024
» Mahidol University is committed to enhancing the quality of its academic curriculum to meet global standards. Since 2018, the university has continuously received certification from the ASEAN University Network – Quality Assurance (AUN-QA), with 40 programs earning AUN-QA certification. Notably, during the 373rd AUN-QA assessment, held from January 29 to 31, 2024, two programs at Mahidol University were rated “Six” or “Example of Best Practices” on a seven-point scale used for AUN-QA assessment.
New train tunnel closes for clean-up
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/07/2024
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) closed Thailand's longest train tunnel just after opening it on Sunday, pending a 14-day clean-up after passengers complained of thick dust inside.