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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.
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.
Govt drafts new rules on home aides
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/12/2023
» The Labour Ministry is planning to update its regulation to better protect the rights of domestic workers in Thailand, according to an adviser to the Labour Minister, Siraphop Duangsodsri.
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.
Thailand's SFST scoops World Soil Day Award
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 06/12/2023
» The Soil and Fertilizer Society of Thailand (SFST) won the King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award 2023, a title conferred by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
Kingdom scoops World Soil Day Award
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 05/12/2023
» The Soil and Fertilizer Society of Thailand (SFST) has won the King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award 2023, conferred by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
Uni defends B16m lawsuit
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 05/12/2023
» Ex-Mae Fah Luang University lecturer "Dr Keng" never filed documents to prove her mental illness before resigning, the university said in a statement highlighting a lawsuit against her.
More training for security guards
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 30/11/2023
» The Labour Ministry will work with the police force and the army to train security guards nationwide to help improve their skills.