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SSO steps up efforts to assist Covid-19 patients
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 08/01/2022
» The Social Security Office (SSO) has joined hands with hospitals to step up efforts to ensure subscribers under sections 33 and 39 will be able to access its medical system for Covid-19 treatment, as the number of infections is expected to surge.
Reverse mortgage touted for elderly
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 24/10/2020
» The government should utilise the concept of reverse mortgage (RM) to help the kingdom's elderly population gain financial security, a seminar was told earlier this week.
Temple's free vegetables initiative sparks saving spree
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/10/2020
» Every Friday, Od can save up to 150 baht on her grocery shopping bill by collecting vegetables given away for free at Wat Bang Khonthi Nai in Samut Songkhram province.
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.
The war on abuse begins at home
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/04/2019
» A bill that is aimed at protecting victims of domestic violence by promoting the development of family has been passed by the legislative body and will be submitted for royal endorsement.
New measures for a new age
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/01/2019
» As Thailand's population ages, the key concern rests with how senior citizens will be properly taken care of as many of them live alone and lack activities to keep them fit.
Women's groups urge better care for violence victims
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/12/2017
» Women's rights groups are calling for better treatment by state officials for female victims of violence and more supportive measures to help them seek justice and cope with their ordeals.
PM allays benefit, health-scheme fears
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 02/05/2017
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha marked International Labour Day Monday by pledging to safeguard all existing state benefits for workers and dismissing a lingering rumour that the 30-baht healthcare scheme will be scrapped.
Activist urges govt to help end attacks on Rohingya
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 17/12/2016
» A human rights activist has called on the Thai government to pressure Myanmar to put an end to violence against people in Myanmar, saying this would help solve Rohingya refugee problems in Thailand.
Nursing home paves way for govt roll-out
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 23/05/2016
» The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) plans to build nursing homes for the elderly in preparation for an ageing society.