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Thai govt urged to boost social security contribution rate
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 30/12/2024
» The Labour Ministry is calling for the government to increase its contribution rate to the Social Security Fund (SSF) from 2.75% to 5%, in line with countries with advanced social security programmes.
Retirement age to go up to 65: ministry
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 26/10/2024
» The Labour Ministry plans to raise the retirement age for both private and government sectors to 65 years, the same as in Singapore and Switzerland, said the minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
400-baht daily wage plan set to go ahead
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 09/09/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn insists on increasing the daily wage to 400 baht nationwide on Oct 1 despite concerns that the rise will harm businesses.
Ministry plans boost for Social Security Fund with improved benefits
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 05/09/2024
» The Ministry of Labour has promised a host of improved benefits for Social Security Fund (SSF) members starting next year, including a higher allowance during maternity leave.
Govt to solve Prachin Buri wage woes
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 19/08/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakan has ordered ministry officials to deal with a Chinese company in Prachin Buri that failed to pay the wages of more than 700 foreign workers in the past two months, a spokesman said.
Factory construction halts amid wage row
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 18/08/2024
» Hundreds of Myanmar migrant workers staged a protest blocking entry to an under-construction factory in an industrial estate in Prachin Buri's Sri Maha Phot district after being left unpaid over the past two months, leaving many without money to even buy food.
Committee refuses B400 rate
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 16/05/2024
» The tripartite wage committee has granted freedom to wage panels to fix the proper minimum wage for their respective provinces after refusing to bow to pressure from the government to approve a raise at a flat rate of 400 baht across the board, said a source.
PM reaffirms basic wage commitment
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 02/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin pledged on Wednesday, International Labour Day, that he would not forget his promise about a basic wage increase, saying the rise must be sufficient for the living costs of workers.
Dept aids with S Korea jobs
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 01/05/2024
» The Labour Ministry has emphasised those who wish to work as seasonal farm workers in South Korea can only participate in a programme through the ministry.
Wage hike to B400 unlikely before Oct 1
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 30/04/2024
» The promised nationwide increase in the minimum daily wage will probably not come until Oct 1, Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on Tuesday.