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TCC calls for pension scheme reversal
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/08/2023
» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) is insisting the new government revise a new regulation that limits some elderly people from receiving monthly allowances and restores the universal pension scheme with an upgrade of 3,000 baht per month.
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.
Civic groups call out welfare smart card as 'unfair' to poor
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 19/11/2017
» Civic groups voiced their objection to the welfare smart card in a seminar on welfare reform on Saturday, saying it failed to help the poorest bracket of society.
Activists seek pension pledge
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/04/2015
» Civic groups are urging the government to introduce a new law that would guarantee all retired people the right to an adequate life-long pension.