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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.
Election Commission urged to ban 'deviant' politicians
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/11/2023
» The Friends of Women Foundation and its allies are calling on the Election Commission (EC) to work with parliament to jointly draft a new code of ethics that will bar candidates accused of sexual harassment or assault from participating in politics.
PM declares new fight on drugs
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/09/2023
» The government has vowed to make efforts to stamp out narcotic drugs, especially methamphetamine, within its four-year term as a new national agenda item.
TCC calls for pension scheme reversal
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/08/2023
» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) is insisting the new government revise a new regulation that limits some elderly people from receiving monthly allowances and restores the universal pension scheme with an upgrade of 3,000 baht per month.
Gambling addiction fuelled by poverty
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/08/2023
» Social workers say gambling addiction among blue-collar workers is fuelled by social and welfare issues, not by an individual's passion as many might have thought. NGOs and government agencies are working together to provide rehabilitation.
Wage hike pledges slammed
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/05/2023
» As the country marks Labour Day on Monday, activists have expressed concerns over campaign promises made by parties to abruptly raise the minimum daily wages to levels they believe are unrealistic.
Campaign pledges 'failing indebted farmers'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 30/03/2023
» Election policies by various parties targeting farmers are aimed at creating short-term results and do not result in lasting income security, a recent forum in Bangkok was told.
Legalising of vices in spotlight
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 16/03/2023
» Family and youth networks have called on parties to avoid policies that support the legalisation of potentially harmful substances and social vices, such as casinos.
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.
Dating sites put love on the line
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 07/11/2022
» Women have been warned against so-called romance scams or online dating fraud which have cost victims millions of baht, a seminar was told.