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Gold card scheme at risk of collapse
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/08/2024
» Health experts say the universal healthcare policy, aka the 30-baht gold card scheme, is unlikely to provide adequate security to every citizen, suggesting the scheme be reformed for financial sustainability in the future.
Thailand's weed legalisation dilemma
Oped, Nuttanan Wichitaksorn, Published on 05/06/2024
» When cannabis or ganja was legalised (the plant was removed from the illicit drugs list) in 2022 by the Prayut Chan-o-cha government, this led to mass confusion whereby the public misunderstood and perceived it as "liberalisation". This resulted in widespread and unregulated cannabis consumption.
Wage hikes likely fixed by Friday
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/08/2022
» The tripartite committee considering minimum daily wage hikes is expected to reach its final decision today amid concern that too much of a raise could be detrimental to workers and businesses.
Not human, but humane
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/08/2022
» Kati posted photos of herself in four provinces -- Tak, Trat, Satun and Ubon Ratchathani -- on the same day. Meanwhile, Wunni appeared in an ad with short hair, and the next day, she was in a commercial with long hair.
More help for the elderly
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 13/06/2022
» The country has multiple pension funds for retirees, such as the Social Security Fund, Government Pension Fund and National Saving Fund. Those without one rely on the government's old age allowance scheme.
Explainer: Inside the case for a minimum wage hike
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 04/05/2022
» Thai workers are feeling the pinch from months of higher living expenses, leading them to take to the streets on Labour Day to demand a 45% increase in the daily minimum wage.
Migrant workers face uphill battle
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/01/2022
» Red tape and the tedious approach of admitting migrant workers could lead to Thailand slipping further in the US Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report, experts say.
Post-pandemic inflation challenges
Oped, Nuttanan Wichitaksorn, Published on 16/12/2021
» In the past, the cause of inflation was the outcome of either cost-push or demand-pull. However, the Covid-19 pandemic is unique.
A taste of India close to home
Life, Published on 07/10/2020
» The best of Indian lifestyle products will make an appearance in the heart of Sukhumvit for the first time during "Bollywood Bazaar", which kicks off today and runs until Sunday daily from 10am to 10pm, at the Quartier Avenue, ground floor of EmQuartier.