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Pressure on SSO to hold board vote
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 08/02/2023
» Labour and migrant workers' rights advocacy groups are stepping up pressure on the Social Security Office (SSO) to honour its promise to hold an election to pick its board members next month.
Review air quality guidelines: lobby
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/01/2022
» A civic network in the northern provinces is stepping up calls for the government to adjust air quality guidelines to bring them in line with international standards and further the reduce health impact of seasonal air pollution.
BMA blamed for surge in homelessness
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 15/10/2019
» The number of homeless people in Bangkok surged to 4,392 this year, 10% higher than last year, according to Atchara Sorawaree, secretary-general of the Issarachon Foundation.
Govt urged against easing labour rules
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 19/08/2019
» Human rights advocates are urging the government to keep up its efforts to tackle human trafficking and exploitation following its successes in improving Thailand's international standing on the issue.
Foundation wants more help for city's homeless
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 23/01/2019
» The number of homeless people in the capital increased by 10% last year and the government should provide more comprehensive welfare to ease the problem, the Issarachon Foundation said yesterday.
Learning to build a better future
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/01/2018
» While going to school is an unexciting ritual among many children, it is viewed as an extraordinary routine by those who see its true value.