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Tawee offers plans to revive deep South
Post Reporters, Published on 03/02/2026
» Selangor: Prachachat Party leader Pol Col Tawee Sodsong recently attended the opening ceremony of the Malaysian Tomyam Shop Association in Sri Gombak, Selangor, where he outlined proposals to promote economic development in Thailand's deep South.
'Starving' Cambodians caught sneaking back into Thailand for work
Post Reporters, Published on 02/09/2025
» SA KAEO - Sixteen Cambodians caught crossing illegally into Thailand to find work said they were unable to find jobs after returning home from Thailand when the border closed, and were starving.
Unemployment benefits raised for laid-off workers
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/07/2025
» Insured workers under the social security system are eligible for more generous benefits as the Labour Ministry has officially raised unemployment compensation rates.
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.
Struggling restaurants and nightspots seek tax relief
Post Reporters, Published on 21/03/2025
» Operators of entertainment venues and restaurants are petitioning the Thai government to temporarily suspend the 5% excise tax imposed on them, citing the economic downturn.
Developing the future workforce
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 17/03/2025
» Large-scale layoffs have continued in recent months, indicating ongoing economic challenges. Contributing factors include a decline in domestic purchasing power and growing external pressures, caused by the trade war.
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.
Trends drive job openings
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/12/2024
» Massive layoffs at large factories, including a report that Nissan is set to axe or relocate more than 1,000 workers in Thailand, have disrupted the labour market.
Govt speeds up rights boost
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/11/2024
» The Labour Ministry is speeding up its changes to the Labour Relations Act and the State Enterprise Labor Relations Act to ensure basic labour rights in the country meet international standards, says spokesman Phumipat Mueanchan.
Fraying the ties that bind
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/09/2024
» As a new government takes over, the Thai economy has handled significant volatility during the past 12 months, driven by both internal and external challenges.