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Govt to cover costs for returnees
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/11/2023
» Thais who bought their own air tickets to return from war-torn Israel can now apply for reimbursement from the government, labour permanent secretary Pairote Chotikasathien said yesterday.
Family in shock after Israel death
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/10/2023
» The family of a Thai worker killed on Tuesday in an attack in Israel pleaded on Wednesday for the government to help bring the victim's body back to his home in the northeastern province of Si Sa Ket.
Wage hike warning
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/10/2023
» With Pheu Thai now the core party in government, its campaign promise to raise the minimum daily wage to 600 baht by 2027 might have high chances of success.
Migrants in crosshairs for taking up 'Thai jobs'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 15/02/2023
» Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin has ordered the Department of Employment to swiftly enforce the law against the rising number of migrant workers taking up jobs reserved for Thai citizens.
Female migrants 'require more help'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 08/10/2022
» A more systematic approach is being urged in Thailand's handling of violence against female migrant workers as victims of various forms of violence are still being helped by non-governmental organisations and state authorities on a case-by-case basis.
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.
Informal workers line up for payouts
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/01/2022
» More than three million additional "independent" workers have subscribed to the Social Security Fund (SSF) to benefit from the government's Covid-19 relief programme, according to a labour expert.
Local app takes on the big boys
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/07/2020
» While most consumers rely on major platforms such as Grab and foodpanda when they want food delivered, residents living in Lat Phrao Soi 101 Bangkok now have "Tam Sang-Tam Song" ("You Order, We Deliver") -- a food delivery initiative designed to foster community spirit and reduce commission fees.
Recovery plan must aid contract workers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 05/06/2020
» The government should include 24 million informal workers in its 400 billion baht economic recovery plan for alleviating the economic impact of Covid-19, a recent seminar was told.
Labour rights advocates call for debt relief
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 30/03/2020
» Labour rights advocates have called for a debt moratorium at financial institutions as another state measure to relieve the economic impact on informal workers caused by anti-Covid-19 measures.