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A battle to save classes
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 31/12/2023
» Nan: Residents, teachers and activists have called on the Education Ministry to review a plan to merge small schools with larger schools, saying small schools should remain open in their localities so students will not have to study far from their homes.
BMA draws up new plans to help elderly
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/10/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will draft an action plan to improve the quality of life of senior citizens, who now make up over 22% of the city’s population.
'Learning boxes' help boost skills
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/08/2022
» The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the education system, affecting how students learn and testing teachers' ability to keep students engaged in online classes.
Domestic workers urge better deal
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 19/06/2022
» Domestic workers have called for fully paid maternity leave and also demanded the right to eight hours of work per day like any other occupation in the service industry.
Efforts mount to help children affected by pandemic
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 08/08/2021
» About 5,000 children have lost a parent to Covid-19, and impacts from the pandemic on the youngsters are worse than the tsunami tragedy, according to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Rajanagarindra Institute (Camri).
Never too old to get physical
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 15/04/2021
» The elderly in Bangkok's Din Daeng district gather regularly to exercise. They are aware of research which suggests that exercising in their middle age is likely to keep them in good health for many years to come.
Students happy to go to class -- for a change
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 02/02/2021
» Pupils returned to schools across Bangkok on Monday although not everyone was allowed to reunite with friends and colleagues.
More abuse claims at Sarasas school
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 02/10/2020
» The private school at the centre of abuse allegations was rocked by yet more claims of maltreatment on Thursday.
Lunar New Year a chance to reminisce
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 27/01/2020
» For many Thais with migrant links, Chinese New Year is a festival full of memories, a time to reflect and celebrate the strength of ethnic heritage.
Lingo class urged for Thai expat workers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/11/2019
» The Labour Ministry wants those seeking job opportunities in South Korea to take advantage of free language classes in a bid to cut down on Thais working illegally in the country.