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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.
Better rate for retirees 'important'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 15/12/2023
» Most candidates competing for seats on the new Social Security Board have highlighted the importance of raising the pension rate for retirees in the social security system as well as improving transparency and efficiency in managing the Social Security Fund (SSF).
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.
Decision to deport Myanmar children condemned
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 07/07/2023
» Academics and NGOs have denounced a decision by Thai officials to deport 126 ethnic minority children at Thairath Wittaya 6 School in Ang Thong to their home country Myanmar.
Teacher left to run school alone finally gets some help
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 04/06/2023
» CHACHOENGSAO: Since Ban Nong Heang School in Phanom Sarakham district is understaffed, Krit Chomphra, 34, has to multitask to ensure day-to-day operations go smoothly and students receive a proper education.
Fund changes lives with scholarships
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/01/2023
» Before she received a scholarship to become a certified nursing assistant, Naiyana Pannok, 21, and her mother used to rely solely on wages she and the mother made, about 100 baht to 200 baht a day.
Fleeing back to the provinces
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 06/01/2023
» Workers in Bangkok who live from hand to mouth have decided to return to their hometowns as the cost of living in the capital becomes unaffordable.
Workers still plead for rights
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 29/12/2022
» Education, labour and employment-related problems remained challenging this year for all stakeholders to tackle.
Gun violence reflects failures
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 05/12/2022
» Incidences of gun-related violence against women and children are a reflection of the government's failures in controlling the sale and use of firearms to the public, experts and observers told the Bangkok Post.