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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.
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.
TCC wants B20 fare cap on Pink Line
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 22/11/2023
» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) has urged the cabinet to cap the maximum fare of the new Pink Line monorail, scheduled to go into commercial service on Dec 18, at 20 baht per trip.
Ministry aims to send 100k skilled workers abroad
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/09/2023
» The Labour Ministry has set a goal of sending 100,000 skilled workers overseas next year, Department of Employment director-general Pairoj Chotikasatien said on Thursday.
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.
'Porjai' speaks your language
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/05/2022
» The Thai Dialect Artificial Intelligence (AI) model "Porjai" marks a milestone by being the first virtual assistant created for Thai people that uses dialects from across the country.
Fleeing for their lives from Ukraine
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/03/2022
» When Ramphan Laehwong, 33, was taking shelter in the subway system in the city of Kyiv on Feb 25 she heard that a building where her spa parlour was located was hit in an attack.
Upskilling 'worth the effort'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/02/2022
» With eight years' experience working as an electrician in the Middle East under his belt, Bunjong Chudpimai started a personnel recruitment agency that also operates as an authorised work skills testing centre in Pathum Thani after he returned to Thailand in 1989.
Health initiatives a boon for monks
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 17/11/2021
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has expanded healthcare coverage for monks who have had problems accessing medical services in the upper northeastern provinces.
'City farms' help ease Covid impact
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/06/2021
» The Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) is launching a project to mitigate the Covid-19 crisis by converting wastelands into a source of food for the community.