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Thais return to Israel, despite risks
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/01/2024
» Many Thai labourers have returned to work in the farmlands of Israel for financial reasons in the past month despite Israel's intensified conflict with the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Social, labour issues that dominated news in 2023
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 31/12/2023
» Making a top-five list of the most pressing labour and social issues of the year is no mean feat given that so much has taken place. That said, the Bangkok Post has summarised a handful of the most remarkable stories of 2023 for your reading pleasure.
Social Security Fund members set to cast vote for board
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 23/12/2023
» Over 800,000 Social Security Fund (SSF) members are expected to cast their vote in the first-ever election of Social Security Board members on Sunday.
Better rate for retirees 'important'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 15/12/2023
» Most candidates competing for seats on the new Social Security Board have highlighted the importance of raising the pension rate for retirees in the social security system as well as improving transparency and efficiency in managing the Social Security Fund (SSF).
Civic groups seek elderly pensions boost with legislation
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 02/12/2023
» Civil groups are urging lawmakers to speed up passing the Elderly and National Pension Act.
Workers recall Hamas escape
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 15/10/2023
» Thai workers have shared experiences of their escape from the recent Hamas attacks in Israel, while a family member of a Thai worker has urged the government to review its decision to export Thai workers to dangerous red zones in Israel, particularly areas near the Gaza Strip.
Democrats fail to pick new leader
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/07/2023
» A meeting of the Democrat Party failed to elect a new leader and party executives because of a lack of quorum on Sunday.
Employers’ group wary of MFP wage policy
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 25/05/2023
» The Employers’ Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai) on Thursday voiced apprehension over the possible impact on businesses of the Move Forward Party’s wage policy.
Workers still plead for rights
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 29/12/2022
» Education, labour and employment-related problems remained challenging this year for all stakeholders to tackle.
Dating sites put love on the line
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 07/11/2022
» Women have been warned against so-called romance scams or online dating fraud which have cost victims millions of baht, a seminar was told.