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Activists highlight key issues
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 02/05/2025
» Workers and activists in Bangkok marked Labour Day on Thursday by calling for better protections and fairer treatment for employees.
Labour groups push May Day asks
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/05/2025
» A network of labour groups has made nine demands to mark Labour Day on Thursday, including an increase in overtime pay and a risk insurance fund for workers.
Labourers' debt soars, but repayments fall
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/04/2025
» Labourers in Thailand are enjoying lower debt repayments this year even though their overall debt levels have risen substantially, according to a survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
SMEs lag behind in using AI, robotics
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/04/2025
» With modern technologies such as robotic systems and artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly becoming an essential part of business, entrepreneurs are being encouraged to seriously consider a shift to newer, technology-driven operations to increase their competitiveness.
US tariff saga puts wage hike on ice
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/04/2025
» The government's pledge to raise the minimum wage to 400 baht hit a roadblock on Tuesday after the tripartite board delayed its decision amid employers' concerns over an economic fallout following the recent US tariff changes.
US State Department to cut positions, rights offices
AFP, Published on 23/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's top diplomat Marco Rubio on Tuesday unveiled a restructuring of the US State Department that will cut positions and scale back human rights offices, saying the "bloated" organization was ideologically out of sync with the administration.
Aids fight cut short
Oped, Postbag, Published on 22/04/2025
» Re: "US funding cuts for Aids-HIV fight", (BP, April 17).
Labouring under an illusion
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/04/2025
» As the government has prioritised soft power as a key policy, concrete steps are needed to enhance the quality of life for those in the creative industry, especially film and TV production crews.
Mongolian LGBTQQIP2SAA youth fight for recognition through music, comedy
AFP, Published on 18/04/2025
» ULAANBAATAR — Mongolian influencer Anudari Daarya looks effortlessly glamorous and carefree in her social media posts -- but the classically trained pianist's road to acceptance as a transgender artist has been anything but easy.
Govt lauded for boosting Islamic teacher pay
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/04/2025
» The Office of the Private Education in Narathiwat's Sungai Kolok district has thanked the government for approving increased compensation for Islamic religion teachers in the five southernmost border provinces.