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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.
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.
New daily wage rate under review
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/12/2023
» A tripartite committee on minimum daily wages will meet on Wednesday to determine if its Dec 8 resolution on the new daily wage rate could be revised following Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's remark that it was too low.
Daily minimum wage to rise by 2.4%
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/12/2023
» The daily minimum wage for Thai workers nationwide is set to rise from Jan 1, 2024 -- and the new rates will vary from province to province, ranging from 330 to 370 baht, according to the labour ministry.
Committee to decide on minimum wage rates
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 08/12/2023
» The tripartite committee on minimum daily wages is expected to decide on new rates in each province at its meeting, scheduled to take place on Friday, said Pairoj Chotikasathien, permanent secretary for labour, on Thursday.
Civic groups seek elderly pensions boost with legislation
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 02/12/2023
» Civil groups are urging lawmakers to speed up passing the Elderly and National Pension Act.
Pheu Thai dumps Move Forward from alliance
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/08/2023
» All eyes are now on whether the military-linked United Thai Nation Party (UTN) and Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) will today be invited to join a new alliance led by Pheu Thai which yesterday parted ways with the Move Forward Party (MFP).
SSF reform 'a must to avert collapse'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/07/2023
» The Social Security Fund (SSF) needs a revamp to function effectively and stay afloat, as MPs and academics fear it might go under in 30 years if nothing is done to improve its financial standing.
Employers wary of MFP's wage policy
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/05/2023
» The Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai) yesterday voiced apprehension over the possible impacts of the Move Forward Party's wage policy on businesses.
Workers march to demand higher pay
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 02/05/2023
» Labour advocates and human rights activists converged on Government House on Monday, calling on the government to raise the daily minimum wage to 700 baht and set up a fund to support laid-off workers.