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Social, labour issues that dominated news in 2023
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 31/12/2023
» Making a top-five list of the most pressing labour and social issues of the year is no mean feat given that so much has taken place. That said, the Bangkok Post has summarised a handful of the most remarkable stories of 2023 for your reading pleasure.
Supervision urged to prevent child deaths
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/10/2018
» Accidents killed more than 2,500 children between the ages of one and 12 last year, according to Mahidol University's National Institute Development of Children and Families.
Antidote to the world's deadliest roads proposed
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 10/05/2018
» Experts have urged the government to set up an academic road safety institute to devise proper measures to reduce traffic casualties.
Never-never (be alone) land
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/04/2018
» Unlike other urban areas where people commonly live alone and the elderly stay indoors, the Rung Manee Pattana community in Bangkok's Wang Thonglang district is serving as a role model for the social activities and healthcare services it offers to senior citizens.
Booze-free crusade 'won't deter revellers'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 06/04/2018
» The alcohol-free Songkran campaign will not put off people from going out to have fun during the festival, according to the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth).
Migrant workers heading home for water festival
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 05/04/2017
» Workers from neighbouring countries began an exodus home for the lunar new year festival on Wednesday, happy the cabinet had exempted them from exit and re-entry fees until April 30.
Women petition against festival sexual harassment
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 29/03/2017
» Authorities are being asked to provide better protection for women as a recent survey has found they increasingly experience sexual harassment during the Songkran festival.