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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.
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 call for end to short-term contracts
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 08/10/2023
» About 600 workers demanded the government to end what they call unfair employment conditions and promote job security during a rally to mark World Day for Decent Work on Saturday.
Delivery riders seek crash aid
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 30/08/2023
» A group of delivery motorcycle riders has called on the Ministry of Labour to provide them with legal protection and financial compensation if they are involved in road accidents.
Pheu Thai dumps Move Forward from alliance
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/08/2023
» All eyes are now on whether the military-linked United Thai Nation Party (UTN) and Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) will today be invited to join a new alliance led by Pheu Thai which yesterday parted ways with the Move Forward Party (MFP).
Absentee factory owner to be charged
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/05/2023
» The labour minister has ordered the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare to press charges against the owner of Grand UB Co, a furniture factory in Chon Buri, after its closure resulted in its 63 workers being laid off without payment.
Energy chiefs to lower tariff
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 25/04/2023
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will start lowering the fuel tariff (Ft) next month following a recommendation by a subcommittee responsible for its calculation.
Wage hikes could harm economy
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 19/03/2023
» Political parties are being urged to stop wooing voters by promising them unrealistic leaps in daily minimum wage rates which many experts warn will do more harm than good to the country's economic system.
Draft bill would protect, legalise sex work
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/03/2023
» A bill to protect sex workers is being drafted to legalise the profession in a bid to prevent them from exploitation.
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.