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PM mulls SSO restructuring
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/01/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the Social Security Office (SSO) to clarify recent controversies surrounding its operations and has floated the idea of a long-term reform modelled on the Government Pension Fund (GPF).
Israel looks to hire more Thai workers
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/07/2025
» Labour Minister Pongkawin Jungrungreangkit said there has been a surge in demand for Thai workers in Israel, with 10,000 new job openings emerging as tensions in the region show signs of easing.
TDRI wants govt to upskill workers
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/03/2025
» The Thailand Development Research Institute Foundation (TDRI) has urged the government to prioritise upskilling and reskilling Thai workers as a means of addressing economic inequality and the challenges posed by an ageing population.
Govt upbeat on wage hike plan
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/09/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn is confident that a fresh daily minimum wage hike to 400 baht nationwide could be introduced on Oct 1 along with measures to assist affected businesses.
Govt B400 wage hike upsets committee
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/05/2024
» A member of the tripartite wage committee on Wednesday slammed the government for announcing a plan to hike the daily minimum wage to 400 baht nationwide in October, saying the matter has yet to be considered.
Govt pledges to keep improving workers' benefits
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/05/2024
» The government has pledged to continue working towards enhancing welfare benefits in an effort to raise the quality of lives of all workers in Thailand, says government spokesman Chai Wacharonke.
Reshuffle ruffles some
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/05/2024
» The first cabinet reshuffle under the Srettha Thavisin government aims to enhance efficiency, particularly in advancing economic stimulus initiatives, as the government plans to introduce additional populist programmes to attract votes in the next election, academics say.
Thai workers in Japan boost skills
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/04/2024
» TOKYO: The Labour Ministry is ready to help young Thais work in Japan in various industries so they can develop their skills while expanding the nation's labour export market.
More wage hikes to be mulled: PM
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/04/2024
» The government will push for further minimum wage increases for other areas and business types following rises in parts of 10 provinces that will take effect on April 13, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said yesterday.
PM 'heavy-hearted' about 2024 prospects
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/12/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has admitted he felt "heavy-hearted" about the country's economic prospects next year, describing the current state of the economy as being in a crisis.