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People's Party pushes Social Security overhaul
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/02/2026
» The People's Party says it will move immediately to table a sweeping overhaul of the Social Security system, proposing a new board structure that shifts authority away from the state and towards the contributors who fund it.
Social Security Office faulted for benefit delays
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/02/2026
» The Social Security Office (SSO) has come under renewed scrutiny after a board member representing insured workers said millions of contributors remain unable to access new dental benefits, while hundreds of thousands of senior citizens are still waiting for updated pension payments.
World leaders sound alarm over hostilities
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/12/2025
» World leaders have expressed alarm over the fresh round of clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border and have urged both parties to uphold the peace accord and resolve the issue peacefully.
Daikin talks resume after mass lockout
Post Reporters, Published on 07/12/2025
» The Department of Labour Protection and Welfare will on Monday mediate another round of negotiations between Daikin Industries (Thailand) Co and its labour union, after the company locked out roughly 1,700 employees amid a prolonged dispute over bonuses and gold-based benefits.
Social Security Office cancels 2026 calendar
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/12/2025
» The Social Security Office (SSO) on Tuesday cancelled its 2026 calendar due to procurement delays.
A fair shake on trade
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 03/11/2025
» The negotiations between Thailand and the US on reciprocal tariffs advanced with the recent announcement of a joint statement on a framework for the agreement on reciprocal trade.
Pension tension as Thailand eyes 65
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 20/10/2025
» The country's working-age demographics are a topic of widespread debate, with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul floating the idea of raising the retirement age from 60 to 65.
Govt vows action on illegal migrants
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/08/2025
» The Labour Ministry has ordered a crackdown on illegal migrant workers, stressing the urgency of stamping out the problem.
Govt to ramp up drive for migrants
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/08/2025
» Labour Minister Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit has confirmed the government's plan to bring in labour from other countries, in addition to its intention of importing a first batch of 10,000 Sri Lankan workers, already approved by the cabinet.
Tariff of 19% dubbed 'good news'
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/08/2025
» Despite great relief following the announcement of a 19% US tariff rate on Thai exports on Friday, the business sector remains fraught with concerns, particularly over the plight of Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the agricultural sector.