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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.
Nurture makes the kids alright
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 08/02/2020
» Since Chin was a young boy, his world has revolved around Moo Baan Dek, where he was fed, clothed, schooled -- and loved.
When easy access to antibiotics is a hindrance, not a help
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/03/2018
» Kimhuay Luang-orn, 72, and Kaimook Ayachu, 65, never realised their excessive and arbitrary use of antibiotics could sicken them rather cure their illnesses until they attended a training session that dispelled their misconceptions about what they thought were "panacea" drugs.
Rights groups urge restraint over antibiotics
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 15/03/2017
» A group of consumer rights activists called on the government to step up measures to tackle the problem of drug-resistant bacteria in animals, after samples of pork from local markets in the city were found to contain traces of antibiotics.
Trawlers look to Thais to crew boats
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/01/2017
» Thailand's fishing industry has had to turn itself around after being battered by criticism, forcing boat operators to try and recruit more Thais as fishing crew. However, recruitment has not attracted much interest.
Too many mums dodge breast-feeding, study finds
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 25/04/2016
» Only 12% of Thai babies are breastfed during their first six months while about 25% of the family income is spent on powdered milk despite breastfeeding having immense benefits for children's health, a study has found.
Civic groups slam Israel over labourers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/03/2015
» Civic groups yesterday called on the government to provide assistance for Thai workers in Israel, saying a large number of workers face rights abuses and the risk of death.