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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.
'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.
Survivors tell tales of alcohol abuse
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/07/2022
» Jessada Yaemsabai grew up surrounded by people with drinking problems but he never imagined he would end up becoming a victim of alcohol abuse.
EU praises push to boost labour rights
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 17/06/2022
» The European Union (EU) has praised Thailand's efforts to improve labour rights in its seafood industry under Good Labour Practice (GLP) guidelines.
Low turnout for migrant registration
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 17/01/2021
» The number of workers who submitted the required paperwork on the first day of migrant worker registration was fewer than expected but the Labour Ministry's Employment Department insists it is satisfied with the figure of 11,000 who enrolled via its online portal, a seminar was told on Friday.
Fund giving quick help to road tragedy victims urged
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 19/02/2020
» A fund should be established to offer immediate financial aid to traffic accident victims or their families before compulsory state-managed assistance kicks in, a forum was told on Tuesday.
US trade preferences cut to affect 40,000 workers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 17/02/2020
» Labour networks will meet Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on March 3 to discuss ways to avert the US suspension of preferential trade privileges for Thailand under the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP).
Exorcising 'little ghosts'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 02/01/2020
» To tackle the problem of "Phi Noi" (Little Ghosts), a term referring to Thai illegal migrant labourers in South Korea, the government must also tackle unscrupulous recruitment agents, experts say.
Labour body calls for poll pledge on wages
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 15/07/2019
» The minimum wage hike has emerged as the latest hot potato for the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) after labour groups piled pressure on the government not to backtrack on its election promise.
Civic groups seek transportation fix
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/06/2019
» Civic networks have urged the government to make public transport convenient for all people.