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40m workers 'getting a poor deal'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/01/2026
» Academics and activists said over 40 million workers in Thailand remain stuck in low-paid, unsafe jobs with inadequate healthcare and social protection, urging parties to draft policies that ensure labour protection and fair employment.
Bangkok council calls on governor to back Green Line stance
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/09/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) president has urged the Bangkok governor to back its latest resolutions to deal with the issues surrounding extensions to the BTS Green Line.
Health cover perks for foreigners
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/10/2021
» The Public Health Ministry is expanding the health insurance ceiling, covering Covid-19 treatment, to at least US$100,000 (3 million baht) for non-immigrant visa O-A applicants, to bolster their confidence to stay in the kingdom.
Dept vows chemical ban by year's end
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/08/2019
» Deputy Agriculture Minister Mananya Thaiseth yesterday ordered the Department of Agriculture to put the brakes on licence extensions for hazardous farm chemicals, and vowed to ban three controversial substances within the year.
Pollution Control Department pledges desalination standards
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/04/2018
» The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has announced the country's first quality standards for water discharged during the desalination process.