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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.
Pro-worker group sweeps Social Security Board election
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 25/12/2023
» The Progressive Social Security group emerged as a winner in the country’s first Social Security Board (SSB) election on Sunday, with the vote count almost complete.
Next wage rise eyed for April
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 22/12/2023
» The government will consider another increase in the daily minimum wage by April when it will ask the tripartite wage committee to review pay rates.
Govt drafts new rules on home aides
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/12/2023
» The Labour Ministry is planning to update its regulation to better protect the rights of domestic workers in Thailand, according to an adviser to the Labour Minister, Siraphop Duangsodsri.
Kingdom scoops World Soil Day Award
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 05/12/2023
» The Soil and Fertilizer Society of Thailand (SFST) has won the King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award 2023, conferred by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
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.
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.
Evacuees who bought own tickets can apply for reimbursement
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 31/10/2023
» 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 on Tuesday.
ThaiBev showcases sustainable solutions
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 04/10/2023
» Thai Beverage Plc (ThaiBev) is promoting a number of solutions for sustainable living at the Sustainability Expo (SX2023), which is currently being held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok.
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.