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Hoaxes 'rife' as poll nears
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/01/2026
» As campaigning intensifies ahead of the February general election, allegations of organised misinformation and political smearing have taken centre stage, with the People's Party (PP) and Pheu Thai warning that distorted narratives and selective attacks risk distracting voters from substantive policy debate.
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.
Maritime law set for change
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/05/2025
» The cabinet has approved in principle a draft amendment to the Maritime Labour Act, aiming to improve labour protections for seafarers and bring Thai law in line with international standards.
More workers to get social security
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/02/2025
» Three more groups of informally employed workers are expected to be included in the social security system next, says deputy government spokesman Karom Polpornklang.
Male govt employees to get 15 days paternity leave
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/06/2023
» The government has broadened paternity leave periods to cover male government employees, allowing them to have 15 days' paid leave after their child's birth.
Low birth rate worries experts
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/02/2022
» Thailand's falling birth rate is poised to wreak havoc on the economy and society, with experts saying the trend will see the country's workforce shrink and more senior citizens adding to the burden of their relatives.
Suchart defends Thai-only relief plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/12/2021
» Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin has clarified the ministry's decision to give a cash handout to Thai workers only, saying the fund was drawn from an emergency loan decree to mitigate the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Private firms urged to give 120 days of maternity leave
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/08/2020
» The House women's empowerment committee yesterday agreed to push for extending maternity leave from 98 to 120 days, and for 15 days of paternal leave in private companies.
US embassy must pay up, says wife
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/02/2019
» A woman has complained to the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) about the slow progress being made in the case of a US embassy car allegedly hitting her street sweeper husband and leaving him severely injured.
Thanathorn pledges more cash for all
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/02/2019
» The Future Forward Party on Sunday boasted its welfare state policy will entitle all members of the public to more than twice the amount of state welfare that low-income earners currently receive.