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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.
Daily minimum wage to rise by 2.4%
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/12/2023
» The daily minimum wage for Thai workers nationwide is set to rise from Jan 1, 2024 -- and the new rates will vary from province to province, ranging from 330 to 370 baht, according to the labour ministry.
Committee to decide on minimum wage rates
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 08/12/2023
» The tripartite committee on minimum daily wages is expected to decide on new rates in each province at its meeting, scheduled to take place on Friday, said Pairoj Chotikasathien, permanent secretary for labour, on Thursday.
TCC wants B20 fare cap on Pink Line
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 22/11/2023
» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) has urged the cabinet to cap the maximum fare of the new Pink Line monorail, scheduled to go into commercial service on Dec 18, at 20 baht per trip.
Waste collection fee to increase next year
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/11/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to increase the monthly rubbish collection fee for households from 20 to 60 baht in October next year.
Last chance to register to vote
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 10/11/2023
» The Labour Ministry is urging Social Security Fund (SSF) members to register to vote in the first-ever election of Social Security Board members, as today is the last day to do so.
Govt to cover costs for returnees
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/11/2023
» Thais who bought their own air tickets to return from war-torn Israel can now apply for reimbursement from the government, labour permanent secretary Pairote Chotikasathien said yesterday.
Evacuees who bought own tickets can apply for reimbursement
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 31/10/2023
» Thais who bought their own air tickets to return from war-torn Israel can now apply for reimbursement from the government, labour permanent secretary Pairote Chotikasathien said on Tuesday.
Capitalism 'a threat' to democratic progress, critics say
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 16/10/2023
» Thailand's democracy has not progressed much since the Oct 14 1973 student uprising, a forum was told.